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R3 NDG

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Green Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,163 mi
Last recorded111,163 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 NDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2010 111,163 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 96,132 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,023 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 3 Aug 2006 19,107 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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R3 NDG is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Green with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R3 NDG, 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 R3 NDG registered?

R3 NDG is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is R3 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 NDG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R3 NDG have outstanding finance?

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