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OU53 NUW

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,732 mi
Last recorded167,732 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 NUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 167,732 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 160,201 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2016 141,561 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 129,525 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 129,525 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 114,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,609 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 75,004 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,987 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BUSHES SLIGHTLY CRACKED

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,806 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 57,580 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,882 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 44,882 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,237 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND UNEVEN TYRE WEAR.

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 NUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW registered?

OU53 NUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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The MOT history for OU53 NUW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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