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OW03 DDL

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,819 mi
Last recorded172,819 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 DDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 172,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2013 172,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2012 162,967 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2011 148,245 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 148,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 127,064 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,951 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 86,937 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 38,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DDL is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc 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 OW03 DDL, 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

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What year was OW03 DDL registered?

OW03 DDL is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is OW03 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 DDL 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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