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2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Purple Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,259 mi
Last recorded64,259 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 HV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 64,259 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 64,255 miles

Front Discs corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 63,991 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 63,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Heavily corroded (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brakes binding

Pass 28 Oct 2020 63,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,776 miles

undertray and engine cover fitted

wipers smeary

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

screen chips

Fail 4 Apr 2019 62,773 miles

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

screen chips

undertray and engine cover fitted

wipers smeary

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,101 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 58,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge

both rear tyres worn close to treadwear indicators

Fail 13 Mar 2014 66,077 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 66,077 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 60,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,099 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,929 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,784 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,268 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,769 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,159 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)

front wheel tracking needs adjusting ?

oil leak

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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15 HV is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Purple with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 66,175 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 15 HV, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 15 HV registered?

15 HV is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is 15 HV safe to buy?

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