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LM13 EHT

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 EHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 111,272 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 98,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake cable slightly damaged

Pass 15 May 2023 89,939 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 82,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 74,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 67,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2019 57,024 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 46,058 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Fail 9 May 2018 46,058 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 May 2016 28,007 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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LM13 EHT is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LM13 EHT, 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 LM13 EHT registered?

LM13 EHT is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is LM13 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 EHT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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