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OU53 NVZ

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,258 mi
Last recorded63,258 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 NVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 63,258 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 63,256 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 58,841 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 50,433 miles

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

engine undertray slightly insecure but unlikely to become detached

Fail 10 Nov 2023 50,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

engine undertray slightly insecure but unlikely to become detached

Pass 8 Nov 2022 46,380 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 42,192 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,948 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 37,219 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 36,359 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,508 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,517 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,600 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,035 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,752 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,364 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 25,546 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,949 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,059 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,389 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 18,650 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,921 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 NVZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NVZ, 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

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What year was OU53 NVZ registered?

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

Is OU53 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 NVZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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