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OV03 GDX

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,013 mi
Last recorded99,013 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 99,013 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 99,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,859 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 94,859 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,002 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,082 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 86,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f brake disc worn badly

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,357 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,357 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 82,226 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osr inner sidelight inop

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,100 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 78,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,095 miles

ns indicator in mirror not working fully

Fail 16 Sep 2013 73,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ns indicator in mirror not working fully

Fail 11 Sep 2013 73,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,182 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 67,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,940 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,987 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 57,987 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,910 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,837 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,576 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,187 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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OV03 GDX is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OV03 GDX, 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 OV03 GDX registered?

OV03 GDX is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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