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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 4,921 cc

C8 XETMOT history

C8 XET is a black diesel Volkswagen Phaeton first used on 28 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,210 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 XET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Phaeton
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,921 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 XET was last recorded at 103,210 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 10,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,107 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,103 miles
Average per year
4,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,210 miles
  • 2025 – 93,107 miles
  • 2024 – 90,213 miles
  • 2023 – 85,876 miles
  • 2022 – 84,496 miles
  • 2021 – 83,127 miles
  • 2020 – 81,471 miles
  • 2019 – 76,818 miles
  • 2018 – 70,888 miles
  • 2017 – 67,048 miles
  • 2016 – 62,419 miles
  • 2015 – 57,603 miles
  • 2014 – 50,770 miles
  • 2013 – 44,098 miles
  • 2012 – 40,479 miles
  • 2011 – 35,489 miles
  • 2010 – 30,160 miles
  • 2009 – 22,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,210 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,210 miles (+10,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,210 miles
    Test number
    399762019073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,107 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,107 miles
    Test number
    351391573711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,213 miles
    Test number
    920383778038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,213 miles (+4,337)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,213 miles
    Test number
    696877059476
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively damaged both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,876 miles (+1,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,876 miles
    Test number
    825841775021
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,496 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,496 miles
    Test number
    296441723990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,127 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,127 miles
    Test number
    236843508298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,471 miles (+4,653)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,471 miles
    Test number
    227317598361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,818 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,818 miles
    Test number
    227082951077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,888 miles
    Test number
    877251968007
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  11. Fail70,888 miles (+3,840)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,888 miles
    Test number
    230428197932
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox

  12. Pass67,048 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    569029305418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,419 miles (+4,816)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,419 miles
    Test number
    147939310953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,603 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,603 miles
    Test number
    308862875023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,770 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    486568984026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,098 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,098 miles
    Test number
    857691683049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail44,096 miles (+3,617)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,096 miles
    Test number
    829930883077
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass40,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    169641982037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,479 miles (+4,990)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,479 miles
    Test number
    576721882000
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass35,489 miles (+5,329)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,489 miles
    Test number
    629535171092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,160 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,160 miles
    Test number
    133432480482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,250 miles
    Test number
    150745289050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 XET

Does C8 XET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 XET is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 XET?
The MOT on C8 XET is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 XET done?
C8 XET was recorded at 103,210 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,784 miles a year.
Has C8 XET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 XET has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 XET ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 XET find?
C8 XET passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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