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WK03 LKV

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,548 mi
Last recorded106,548 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 LKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,548 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 106,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 106,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,536 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,608 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,453 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,098 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,440 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 63,858 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre Dunlop 255/40ZR19 4-4-3 mm

Nearside rear tyre Dunlop 255/40ZR19 4-5-3 mm

Offside front tyre Dunlop 255/40ZR19 4-4-3 mm

Offside rear tyre Dunlop 255/40ZR19 4-5-3 mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,981 miles

nearside front brake disc scored

nearside rear brake disc scored

offside front brake disc scored

offside rear brake disc scored

offside side repeater lense missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 58,695 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 58,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,246 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 9 Jul 2008 47,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 35,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 29,350 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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WK03 LKV is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WK03 LKV, 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 WK03 LKV registered?

WK03 LKV is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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