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K13 KBK

2012 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,360 mi
Last recorded54,360 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton68,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 KBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 54,360 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 51,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 46,975 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 43,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,845 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 38,473 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 29,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,842 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?

Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,146
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 641
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 316
Headlamp aim too high 207
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 207
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K13 KBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 68,140 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Phaeton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K13 KBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K13 KBK registered?

K13 KBK is a 2012 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is K13 KBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 KBK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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