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DA13 RYA

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,726 mi
Last recorded111,726 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 RYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 111,726 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,930 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 106,603 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 104,375 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,802 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,274 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 99,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,761 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,689 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,726 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 50,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DA13 RYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 75,522 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA13 RYA, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA13 RYA registered?

DA13 RYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is DA13 RYA safe to buy?

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