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OU53 NUK

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,177 mi
Last recorded94,177 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 NUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 94,177 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 92,610 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 90,399 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,603 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,088 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 87,218 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 85,810 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,460 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

rear tyres approx. 2mm tread depth

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,789 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,451 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 80,448 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,779 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 4 Jan 2016 77,754 miles

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 62,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

run-out on rear brake disc`s

Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,584 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,336 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,816 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,808 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 21,617 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,826 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 27,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 NUK is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NUK, 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 NUK registered?

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

Is OU53 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 NUK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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