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SM13 NRY

2013 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,004 mi
Last recorded36,004 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton75,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 NRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 36,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 31,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 25,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 17,907 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Dec 2021 14,978 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 14,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,154 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 13,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 12,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 11,710 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear discs slightly pitted

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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SM13 NRY is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM13 NRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM13 NRY registered?

SM13 NRY is a 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is SM13 NRY safe to buy?

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