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VA53 LAO

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,309 mi
Last recorded133,309 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 LAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 133,309 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills have signs of corrosion on both sides

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 132,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

front subframe and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2023 130,218 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 125,411 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 119,644 miles

MIL on.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both ends of bushes are worn, but still serviceable (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both ends of bushes are worn, but still serviceable (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt showing signs of leaking grease? (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 119,644 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

MIL on.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both ends of bushes are worn, but still serviceable (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both ends of bushes are worn, but still serviceable (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt showing signs of leaking grease? (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 177,332 miles

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

Offside Front outer c.v boot weeping

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake performance may require adjustment

Fail 28 Jan 2016 177,332 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front outer c.v boot weeping

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

parking brake performance may require adjustment

Pass 17 Jan 2015 104,887 miles

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

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

nearside repeartor light deteriorated/damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 88,221 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 88,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,989 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)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,130 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,190 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 33,894 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,542 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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VA53 LAO is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA53 LAO, 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 VA53 LAO registered?

VA53 LAO is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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