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OV03 GFK

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,905 mi
Last recorded70,905 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 70,905 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Fail 13 May 2014 70,903 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

Pass 14 May 2013 60,803 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 60,802 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 58,109 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,797 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 55,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on the insides

Both rear discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2010 74,476 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 74,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,324 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 27,513 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,008 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 GFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFK, 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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OV03 GFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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