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Volkswagen Phaeton

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc

LE53 BUTMOT history

LE53 BUT is a black diesel Volkswagen Phaeton first used on 3 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 70,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,415 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 BUT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Phaeton
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 BUT was last recorded at 70,415 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,412 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,415 miles
  • 2025 – 65,091 miles
  • 2024 – 59,574 miles
  • 2023 – 57,666 miles
  • 2022 – 57,168 miles
  • 2021 – 56,346 miles
  • 2019 – 52,525 miles
  • 2018 – 47,763 miles
  • 2017 – 41,833 miles
  • 2016 – 37,168 miles
  • 2015 – 30,574 miles
  • 2014 – 25,453 miles
  • 2013 – 22,194 miles
  • 2012 – 16,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,415 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,415 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,415 miles
    Test number
    221328409599
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail70,412 miles (+5,321)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,412 miles
    Test number
    759181629271
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,091 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,091 miles
    Test number
    224694907771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,574 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    777916653605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,666 miles (+498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,666 miles
    Test number
    422608291714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass57,168 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,168 miles
    Test number
    389758665746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,346 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    714624162119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,525 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    359240837227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,763 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,763 miles
    Test number
    315339633242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,833 miles (+4,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,833 miles
    Test number
    609413665020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f mirror discoloured

  11. Pass37,168 miles (+6,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,168 miles
    Test number
    301155870738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass30,574 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    645799105239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,512 miles (+5,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,512 miles
    Test number
    355284805237
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass25,453 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,453 miles
    Test number
    396530214216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,194 miles (+5,627)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,194 miles
    Test number
    589271913236
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass16,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,567 miles
    Test number
    529015402257
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LE53 BUT

Does LE53 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 BUT is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 BUT?
The MOT on LE53 BUT is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 BUT done?
LE53 BUT was recorded at 70,415 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,982 miles a year.
Has LE53 BUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 BUT has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE53 BUT 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 LE53 BUT find?
LE53 BUT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively x2; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking, and 1 more.

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