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FH03 YTP

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Purple Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,920 mi
Last recorded196,920 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 YTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 196,920 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gasses centre pipe

Nearside Front CV boot slight leak of grease

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front CV boot slight leak of grease

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 193,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light unit cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all under vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 187,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 181,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 172,222 miles

Offside fuel pipe slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 165,099 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 159,563 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 154,166 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 154,154 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear anti roll bar bush missing

Pass 19 May 2015 148,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 138,933 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 138,902 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 128,005 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 128,005 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 114,467 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 114,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 101,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,359 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 87,356 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jun 2009 75,085 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 75,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,353 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,035 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,847 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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FH03 YTP is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Purple with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH03 YTP, 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 FH03 YTP registered?

FH03 YTP is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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