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LM03 PXH

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Purple Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,026 mi
Last recorded71,026 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 PXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,026 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 69,197 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 69,174 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,778 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,778 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 66,761 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,475 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,284 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 20,277 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 12,304 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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LM03 PXH is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Purple with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM03 PXH, 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 LM03 PXH registered?

LM03 PXH is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is LM03 PXH safe to buy?

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