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OU53 NVJ

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Green Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

137,770 mi
Last recorded137,770 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 137,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 137,628 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 135,225 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 125,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 125,895 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 122,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,426 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 118,000 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 118,000 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

headlight washers inop

Pass 16 Oct 2018 107,570 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 107,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,019 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 93,873 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,933 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 75,932 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,773 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 58,773 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 52,240 miles

nsr lamp glass - cracked.

rear window - cracked.

Fail 11 May 2011 51,952 miles

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

nsr lamp glass - cracked.

rear window - cracked.

Pass 12 May 2010 72,066 miles

NSR tail lamp glass - cracked.

NSR tyre - nail.

Rear numberplate start to discolour.

Fail 12 May 2010 72,065 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

NSR tail lamp glass - cracked.

NSR tyre - nail.

Rear numberplate start to discolour.

Pass 12 May 2009 58,721 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 58,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 30,372 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 30,372 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 30,368 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NVJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Green with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

OU53 NVJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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