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JJ53 EES

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Maroon Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,958 mi
Last recorded161,958 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ53 EES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 161,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , visible on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 161,952 miles

Emissions not tested Multiple leaks in system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Multiple leaks (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks through out system . Small silencers after flexi & two couplers after silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine , visible on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 150,983 miles

Offside Front tyre tread starting to lift on inner edge of the tread

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 134,854 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 117,492 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 97,612 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,219 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,172 miles

parking brake performance on limit

Pass 30 Oct 2015 69,356 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 58,032 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,042 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,279 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 48,234 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,151 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,576 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,229 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,538 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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JJ53 EES is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Maroon with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JJ53 EES, 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 JJ53 EES registered?

JJ53 EES is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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