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OV03 GHA

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Maroon Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,676 mi
Last recorded77,676 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 77,676 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 76,912 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 76,050 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,643 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Severe oil leak .

Fail 20 Jan 2018 73,641 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 99,457 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 61,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing rear most (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,937 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 91,465 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,670 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,257 miles

all 4 tyre inner side walls splitting but not exposing cords

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,196 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 48,196 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,782 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,160 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,232 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,225 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 GHA is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Maroon with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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