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OU53 NWA

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,372 mi
Last recorded89,372 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 NWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 89,372 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,299 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 88,298 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,342 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front side repater lens cover missing

Nearside Front tyre inner edge fathering

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

both brear tyres perished on the thred

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 78,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 78,469 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,454 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 67,097 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,097 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,076 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,783 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,002 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,793 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,064 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 NWA is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWA, 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 NWA registered?

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

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