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P1 MRD

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 MRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 72,678 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 70,275 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 70,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 69,104 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,082 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,586 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,676 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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P1 MRD is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black 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 P1 MRD, 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 P1 MRD registered?

P1 MRD is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is P1 MRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 MRD 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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