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OY53 MZD

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Green Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

137,050 mi
Last recorded137,050 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 MZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 137,050 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 137,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 99,449 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 83,842 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 69,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,575 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,690 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,258 miles

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

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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OY53 MZD is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Green with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

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

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