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KR03 POU

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,108 mi
Last recorded97,108 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 POU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 97,108 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 94,161 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,746 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,612 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,124 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 66,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,187 miles

offside front brake disc pitting

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 57,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,045 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,294 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,991 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,794 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,664 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 23,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,172 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 15,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

off side front tyre perished

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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KR03 POU is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KR03 POU, 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 KR03 POU registered?

KR03 POU is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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The MOT history for KR03 POU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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