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VE03 URG

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,565 mi
Last recorded143,565 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 URG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 143,565 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 143,565 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 138,824 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,754 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 132,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 1 Apr 2015 132,093 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,411 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 123,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 118,444 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 110,122 miles

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

n/s/f roatational tyre fitted the wrong way

o/s/f rotational tyre fitted the wrong way

o/s/r roatational tyre fitted the wrong way

Fail 20 Mar 2012 110,122 miles

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

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

n/s/f roatational tyre fitted the wrong way

o/s/f rotational tyre fitted the wrong way

o/s/r roatational tyre fitted the wrong way

Pass 14 Sep 2011 105,804 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,038 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 96,038 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,520 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 89,519 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,134 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 80,134 miles

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

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

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 12 Jan 2007 68,701 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 56,164 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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VE03 URG is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE03 URG, 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 VE03 URG registered?

VE03 URG is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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