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W12 PHA

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,753 mi
Last recorded54,753 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 PHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,753 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,177 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 53,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner inner cv gaiters, slight seepage from inner clips

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,853 miles

Front Both drive shaft inner cv boot clips loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 52,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both drive shaft inner cv boot clips loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 50,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,526 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

rear wheels stiff to turn

Fail 8 Aug 2017 46,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

rear wheels stiff to turn

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,876 miles

Engine management light on.

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 45,302 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 45,126 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges & perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,001 miles

all discs worn & corroded

front pads low

mang. lamp on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leaks

Fail 22 Mar 2012 45,001 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

all discs worn & corroded

front pads low

mang. lamp on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leaks

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,644 miles

all brake discs slightly worn & surface rust evident

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside inner Stop lamp not working

offside outer Stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,644 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

all brake discs slightly worn & surface rust evident

front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside inner Stop lamp not working

offside outer Stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,156 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,569 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bush becoming worn

Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,285 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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W12 PHA is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W12 PHA, 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 W12 PHA registered?

W12 PHA is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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