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LS03 WEW

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

237,899 mi
Last recorded237,899 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 WEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 237,899 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 230,560 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 230,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 228,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 227,650 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 210,000 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 210,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2013 186,150 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 184,650 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 184,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 169,442 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 157,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 147,316 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 147,308 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 99,692 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 65,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,554 miles

front tyres worn †front pads worn front discs poor

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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LS03 WEW is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LS03 WEW, 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 LS03 WEW registered?

LS03 WEW is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is LS03 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 WEW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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