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OV03 GGU

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Purple Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,374 mi
Last recorded25,374 miles
Recorded on5 May 2006
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 May 2006 25,374 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 GGU is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Purple with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV03 GGU?

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What year was OV03 GGU registered?

OV03 GGU is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is OV03 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 GGU shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV03 GGU have outstanding finance?

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