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OU53 NUJ

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,876 mi
Last recorded87,876 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 NUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,876 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 80,342 miles

front breaks slight drag

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,627 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 65,108 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 65,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,267 miles

slight wear offside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,529 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,425 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue 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 OU53 NUJ, 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

How do I check the history of OU53 NUJ?

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What year was OU53 NUJ registered?

OU53 NUJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is OU53 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 NUJ 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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