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OU53 NUH

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Green Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,100 mi
Last recorded100,100 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 NUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,100 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 96,012 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,422 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,430 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,475 miles

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

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

undertray

Pass 19 Oct 2007 60,392 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 60,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,244 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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OU53 NUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Green with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OU53 NUH, 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 OU53 NUH registered?

OU53 NUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is OU53 NUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 NUH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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