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OU53 NWB

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

259,550 mi
Last recorded259,550 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 259,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 151,564 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 136,005 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 120,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section exhaust, nearside exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside and nearside rear outer lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 98,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section exhaust, nearside exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside and nearside rear outer lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 72,129 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,716 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 48,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 48,078 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,846 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,329 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,148 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,156 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 28,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,236 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 NWB is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

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

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