Volkswagen Phaeton
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 4,921 cc
S31 JECMOT history
S31 JEC is a black diesel Volkswagen Phaeton first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,821 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 130,821 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 JEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Phaeton
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 4,921 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 7 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 JEC was last recorded at 130,821 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 5,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Jan 2012: 6,533 miles, lower than 60,341 miles on 12 Jan 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 125,540 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,281 miles
- Average per year
- 5,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,821 miles
- 2025 – 125,540 miles
- 2024 – 116,120 miles
- 2023 – 110,675 miles
- 2022 – 102,797 miles
- 2021 – 95,947 miles
- 2020 – 89,495 miles
- 2019 – 89,075 miles
- 2018 – 85,382 miles
- 2017 – 83,397 miles
- 2016 – 81,133 miles
- 2015 – 78,195 miles
- 2014 – 74,871 miles
- 2013 – 70,816 miles
- 2012 – 6,533 miles
- 2011 – 60,341 miles
- 2010 – 56,472 miles
- 2009 – 50,172 miles
- 2008 – 40,582 miles
- 2006 – 28,078 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,821 miles
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,821 miles (+5,281)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 130,821 miles
- Test number
- 236256029867
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass125,540 miles (+9,420)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 125,540 miles
- Test number
- 714788382891
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,120 miles (+5,445)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 116,120 miles
- Test number
- 359454878250
- MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass110,675 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 110,675 miles
- Test number
- 232353140492
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread depth low and wearing on inner and outer edges. 235/50/18
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked in two places but still legible.
- AdvisoryNearside front side repeater has some LEDs defective.
Fail110,674 miles (+7,877)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,674 miles
- Test number
- 985119047910
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,797 miles (+6,850)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 102,797 miles
- Test number
- 248372272410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms, Inner Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arms, Inner Bushes Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,947 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 95,947 miles
- Test number
- 646836151053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,947 miles (+6,452)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,947 miles
- Test number
- 277776477260
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,495 miles (+420)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 89,495 miles
- Test number
- 429419179839
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,075 miles (+3,693)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 89,075 miles
- Test number
- 850451630631
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass85,382 miles (+1,985)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 85,382 miles
- Test number
- 653918860468
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Pass83,397 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 83,397 miles
- Test number
- 820145108173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,303 miles (+2,170)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,303 miles
- Test number
- 654370175987
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass81,133 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 81,133 miles
- Test number
- 119854185156
- AdvisoryEngine oil on min
Pass78,195 miles (+3,324)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 78,195 miles
- Test number
- 885825815077
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass74,871 miles (+4,055)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 74,871 miles
- Test number
- 148156614499
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing inside edge
Pass70,816 miles (+64,283)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 70,816 miles
- Test number
- 968485313074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,533 miles (-53,808)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 6,533 miles
- Test number
- 109666812469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,341 miles (+3,869)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 60,341 miles
- Test number
- 977982711058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,472 miles (+6,300)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 56,472 miles
- Test number
- 333285810034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,172 miles (+9,590)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 50,172 miles
- Test number
- 153859109409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,582 miles (+12,504)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 40,582 miles
- Test number
- 801096018085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 28,078 miles
- Test number
- 223150056310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S31 JEC
- Does S31 JEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 JEC is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S31 JEC?
- The MOT on S31 JEC is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S31 JEC done?
- S31 JEC was recorded at 130,821 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,346 miles a year.
- Has S31 JEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 JEC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on S31 JEC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S31 JEC find?
- S31 JEC passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.
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