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OY53 MZF

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,674 mi
Last recorded140,674 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 MZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 140,674 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 132,531 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 132,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,005 miles

Nearside headlight washer inop.

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn/poor/perished close to limits (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have some deep cuts

corrosion and damage to sills

eml on

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2017 112,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition & leaking

stonechip to windscreen

wiperblades smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,689 miles

Both sides front top suspension arms bushes worn

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 104,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both sides front top suspension arms bushes worn

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Strong advise (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 96,646 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 96,646 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 96,599 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,287 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only one horn working

Fail 19 Nov 2013 91,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

only one horn working

Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,894 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 81,304 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front & n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,154 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front & n/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 67,670 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 67,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,181 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 46,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,577 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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OY53 MZF is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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