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Volkswagen Phaeton

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

T1 VAUMOT history

T1 VAU is a black diesel Volkswagen Phaeton first used on 15 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 59,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
59,445 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 VAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Phaeton
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 VAU was last recorded at 59,445 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 8,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,726 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,719 miles
Average per year
4,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,445 miles
  • 2024 – 50,726 miles
  • 2023 – 41,533 miles
  • 2022 – 37,292 miles
  • 2021 – 34,487 miles
  • 2020 – 31,194 miles
  • 2019 – 26,513 miles
  • 2018 – 22,407 miles
  • 2017 – 18,991 miles
  • 2016 – 14,629 miles
  • 2015 – 10,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,445 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning siderepeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wires to hub (4.11 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pads warning light illuminated, all brake pads are good

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,445 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    896977861834
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning siderepeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wires to hub (4.11 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads warning light illuminated, all brake pads are good

  2. Fail59,445 miles (+8,719)1 dangerous1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    762213981399
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wires to hub (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning siderepeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wires to hub (4.11 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads warning light illuminated, all brake pads are good

  3. Pass50,726 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,726 miles
    Test number
    634215191666
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail50,726 miles (+9,193)1 dangerous1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,726 miles
    Test number
    758114126397
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass41,533 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    132633447980
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  6. Fail41,533 miles (+4,241)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    498593136169
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate position lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  7. Pass37,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    37,292 miles
    Test number
    382138943731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail37,292 miles (+2,805)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,292 miles
    Test number
    865596093797
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass34,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,487 miles
    Test number
    192188649060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,487 miles (+3,293)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,487 miles
    Test number
    492543616992
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking in inner wing (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass31,194 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    31,194 miles
    Test number
    655233137717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,513 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    26,513 miles
    Test number
    555075314977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,407 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    22,407 miles
    Test number
    750513541395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,991 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    18,991 miles
    Test number
    916363511502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    14,629 miles
    Test number
    723046913038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail14,629 miles (+4,101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,629 miles
    Test number
    349369947527
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass10,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    10,528 miles
    Test number
    247941977774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,529 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,529 miles
    Test number
    680799690334
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear plates (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre

Questions about T1 VAU

Does T1 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 VAU is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T1 VAU?
The MOT on T1 VAU is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 VAU done?
T1 VAU was recorded at 59,445 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,891 miles a year.
Has T1 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 VAU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T1 VAU 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 T1 VAU find?
T1 VAU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning siderepeater; offside front electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wires to hub; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, and 4 more.

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