MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front engine bay smoke emitted during emissions test
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty intermittent sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
turbo boost hose slight split passenger side
Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover deteriorating
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BA03 XMB is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,881cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 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 BA03 XMB, 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 BA03 XMB registered?
BA03 XMB is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is BA03 XMB safe to buy?
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