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OY53 MZG

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,159 mi
Last recorded59,159 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,159 miles

front tyres have no speed rating indication

Fail 15 Mar 2012 59,158 miles

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

front tyres have no speed rating indication

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,288 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,372 miles

ADVISE ALL 4 TYRES WORN LOW AND SCRUBBED ON INNER EDGES

Pass 14 May 2009 38,450 miles

front tyres bald on edeges

Fail 14 May 2009 38,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyres bald on edges

offside front tyres bald on edges

Pass 22 May 2008 29,062 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 16,422 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 MZG 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 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 OY53 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

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

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