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OE53 WMZ

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,148 mi
Last recorded56,148 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 WMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 56,148 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 56,132 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 51,736 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 74,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,088 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres low on tread and wearing out faster on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing out faster on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,304 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 27,072 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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OE53 WMZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

OE53 WMZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is OE53 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE53 WMZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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