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OV03 GGK

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

White Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,512 mi
Last recorded111,512 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,512 miles

under tray fited

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,667 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,916 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

hazard warning lights switch faulty

Fail 8 Jul 2013 84,916 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

hazard warning lights switch faulty

Pass 17 Oct 2012 79,471 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,124 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 56,996 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 56,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 47,242 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,864 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 37,863 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,195 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,236 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 26,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 GGK is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in White with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GGK, 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 GGK registered?

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

Is OV03 GGK safe to buy?

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