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AD03 VXZ

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,821 mi
Last recorded40,821 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,821 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,033 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 31,945 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,080 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

please see all attached reorts and notes to this visit

possible geometory fault as tyre wear uneven at front off side

there is a slight knock from front suspension but unable to isolate its caudse as yet

you have said that only one horn working but both were working at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2007 15,834 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,754 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 12,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AD03 VXZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 66,175 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 AD03 VXZ, 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 AD03 VXZ registered?

AD03 VXZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AD03 VXZ safe to buy?

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