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OV03 GHH

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,121 mi
Last recorded162,121 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 162,121 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 162,121 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front n/s (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 84,317 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 78,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,554 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 67,196 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 67,196 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,578 miles

engine oil leak

handbrake on pass / fail limit

Fail 14 Jul 2006 39,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine oil leak

handbrake on limit of pass / fail

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 GHH is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GHH, 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 GHH is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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