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OW03 BGE

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Green Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,734 mi
Last recorded71,734 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 BGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 71,734 miles

TPMS system switched off

Fail 13 Jan 2026 71,734 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

TPMS system switched off

Pass 6 Jan 2025 71,498 miles

TPMS on, system switched off

Pass 15 Jan 2024 70,668 miles

TPMS on

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2024 70,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

TPMS on

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 69,298 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges, check traking (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS on

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2023 69,294 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges, check traking (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS on

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2021 68,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,769 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,233 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,565 miles

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished and starting to split

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,329 miles

Rear Both tyres out of shape inner edges

TPMS illuminated

Under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,237 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,286 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,579 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,512 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,766 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,499 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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OW03 BGE is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Green with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OW03 BGE, 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 OW03 BGE registered?

OW03 BGE is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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