MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
parking brake performance on limit
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)
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.
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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.
Is JJ53 EES safe to buy?
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