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OY53 MYX

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,040 mi
Last recorded59,040 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 MYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,268 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 54,468 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,887 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 77,615 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OY53 MYX is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY53 MYX, 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 OY53 MYX registered?

OY53 MYX is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is OY53 MYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 MYX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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