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OW03 LZU

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,058 mi
Last recorded107,058 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 LZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 107,058 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,052 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 107,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,044 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 107,041 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 66,499 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,490 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,335 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 65,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 63,492 miles

Brake wear lamp on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,562 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,477 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 60,476 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,003 miles

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

near side rear tyre groves slight crackes

Pass 2 Jun 2007 40,045 miles

near front tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 15 May 2006 32,024 miles

o/s front wing damaged

oil leak

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 LZU is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LZU, 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 LZU registered?

OW03 LZU is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is OW03 LZU safe to buy?

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