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Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,967 cc

T55 RTGMOT history

T55 RTG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Phaeton first used on 18 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 82,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,303 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Phaeton
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RTG was last recorded at 82,303 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 8,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2018: 43,390 miles, lower than 63,624 miles on 13 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
73,310 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,993 miles
Average per year
4,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,303 miles
  • 2025 – 73,310 miles
  • 2024 – 62,438 miles
  • 2021 – 80,475 miles
  • 2019 – 74,920 miles
  • 2018 – 43,390 miles
  • 2017 – 63,624 miles
  • 2015 – 44,420 miles
  • 2014 – 34,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,303 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,303 miles (+8,993)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,303 miles
    Test number
    198021788648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,310 miles (+10,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,310 miles
    Test number
    801662508679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass62,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,438 miles
    Test number
    466596316871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,912 km (+2,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,912 km
    Test number
    424437492773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/scored on inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides worn to approx 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass83,319 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,319 km
    Test number
    864400785228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,475 miles
    Test number
    869187271881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,267 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,267 km
    Test number
    890000550722
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads getting low
  8. Pass74,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    332636250455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,920 miles (+31,530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    226121644879
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass43,390 miles (-20,234)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    43,390 miles
    Test number
    277616410590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    63,624 miles
    Test number
    910140210093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,646 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,646 km
    Test number
    802296800144
    • AdvisoryCannot check rear seat belts due to fitted child seats
  13. Fail55,622 km1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,622 km
    Test number
    466982489857
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCannot check rear seat belts due to fitted child seats
  14. Pass44,420 miles (+10,170)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,420 miles
    Test number
    749503145044
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked around the circumference of the tyre
  15. Pass34,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,250 miles
    Test number
    176883044016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 RTG

Does T55 RTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 RTG is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 RTG?
The MOT on T55 RTG is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 RTG done?
T55 RTG was recorded at 82,303 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,000 miles a year.
Has T55 RTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RTG has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T55 RTG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 RTG find?
T55 RTG passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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