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OV03 GGZ

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,253 mi
Last recorded81,253 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 81,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,783 miles

Engine man light on dash.

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

O/S/R tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,157 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 65,157 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,869 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 45,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,840 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 GGZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GGZ, 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 GGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV03 GGZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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