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OE53 WHX

2003 Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,245 mi
Last recorded112,245 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton66,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 WHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 112,245 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust blowing slightly at joints

Suspention fault light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 112,245 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine light on

Exhaust blowing slightly at joints

Suspention fault light on

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,025 miles

Engine light on dash

level fault on dash

Fail 5 Dec 2013 102,025 miles

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

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

Engine light on dash

level fault on dash

Pass 13 Dec 2012 91,458 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 91,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres showing edge wear

Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eml and suspension lights on

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 5 Dec 2011 82,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eml and suspension lights on

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,326 miles

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

wiperblades worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 54,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,077 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,824 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,418 miles

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

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 Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,390 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 25,390 miles

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

rhr tyre wonr smooth on inner edge.

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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OE53 WHX is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OE53 WHX, 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 OE53 WHX registered?

OE53 WHX is a 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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