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W12 VWX

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,687 mi
Last recorded92,687 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 VWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 92,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 91,323 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 91,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 90,035 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,943 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 87,732 miles

under trays fitted unable to view all items

Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,325 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 85,426 miles

EML warning lamp on

Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,708 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front suspension upper link bushes slightly perished

Fail 12 Sep 2013 79,976 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front suspension upper link bushes slightly perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,867 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,732 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 59,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing very low on inner areas!!!!(balding!)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,021 miles

o/s/f tyre & n/s/f tyre balding...

wipers weak clearing...

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 34,678 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,252 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall.

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 VWX is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W12 VWX, 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 VWX registered?

W12 VWX is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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