MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front end of dip stick broken
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
mot carry out in 'jack mode'
all brake discs corroded
front offside tyre worn on inner tread
parking brake efficency only 17% may require attention
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OE53 WMM is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 OE53 WMM, 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 OE53 WMM registered?
OE53 WMM is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 December 2003.
Is OE53 WMM safe to buy?
The MOT history for OE53 WMM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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