MOT Status
ValidMileage
78,325 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front disc has surface rust on inside edge advise drive to shine up
both front wheels have been welded
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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%
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)
slight corrosion on rear discs
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
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
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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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