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OE53 WMM

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,162 mi
Last recorded138,162 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 WMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 138,162 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 138,093 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 133,335 miles

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'

Pass 3 Jan 2018 129,323 miles

all brake discs corroded

front offside tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 16 Dec 2016
Pass 17 Dec 2015
Pass 9 Jan 2015 120,442 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 104,958 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 91,541 miles

parking brake efficency only 17% may require attention

Pass 16 Jan 2012 84,815 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,315 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 72,498 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 60,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,358 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 46,358 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,735 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 28,735 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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