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OV03 GGJ

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Purple Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,325 mi
Last recorded78,325 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 78,325 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 78,325 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 76,980 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 76,980 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 73,285 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 66,856 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 66,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,454 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 64,454 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,683 miles

Offside Front disc has surface rust on inside edge advise drive to shine up

both front wheels have been welded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 61,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front disc has surface rust on inside edge advise drive to shine up

both front wheels have been welded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 61,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. smaller wheel and tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front alloy wheel been welded three times

Pass 18 Dec 2017 56,737 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 56,589 miles

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

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

brake imbalance on front brakes 30%

Pass 22 Dec 2016 52,883 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 52,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,655 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,541 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,046 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,183 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,706 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,229 miles

slight corrosion on rear discs

Fail 17 Nov 2009 32,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,759 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,561 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 28,515 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 19,439 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 GGJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Purple with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 GGJ, 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 GGJ registered?

OV03 GGJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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