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OU53 NVD

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,646 mi
Last recorded132,646 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 132,646 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,789 miles

front and rear disc and pads worn very low

Pass 4 Apr 2014 121,343 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 114,187 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 106,156 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 93,683 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & LIPPED

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 93,680 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & LIPPED

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,192 miles

front number plate slightly insecure

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge and worn on outer edge

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,991 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 67,991 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,834 miles

FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES SLIGHTLY PERISHED BOTH SIDES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,422 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 NVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NVD, 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 NVD registered?

OU53 NVD is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is OU53 NVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 NVD shows 12 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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