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Volkswagen Phaeton

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 4,921 cc

V10 CAOMOT history

V10 CAO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Phaeton first used on 1 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,454 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,454 km
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,694 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 CAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Phaeton
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,921 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 CAO was last recorded at 127,454 km on 10 Nov 2025, 19,701 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,753 km · 12 Mar 2018
Between the last two tests
19,701 km
Average per year
2,694 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,454 km
  • 2018 – 107,753 km
  • 2016 – 107,232 km
  • 2015 – 105,106 km
  • 2013 – 102,073 km
  • 2012 – 96,255 km
  • 2011 – 91,752 km
  • 2010 – 85,894 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,454 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • All tyres worn slightly on the outer side walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres heavily worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,454 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,454 km
    Test number
    892753076074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,426 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,426 miles
    Test number
    528892235831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail74,411 miles (+655)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,411 miles
    Test number
    284814401147
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass73,756 miles (+903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,756 miles
    Test number
    812420530980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four shock absorber casings rusty

  5. Pass72,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,853 miles
    Test number
    449825127291
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn slightly on the outer side walls

  6. Fail72,853 miles (+835)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,853 miles
    Test number
    609941407051
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn slightly on the outer side walls

  7. Pass72,018 miles (+1,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,018 miles
    Test number
    183095292320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,041 miles
    Test number
    901965251813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,041 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,041 miles
    Test number
    109423909782
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,753 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,753 km
    Test number
    372239126135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail107,753 km (+521)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,753 km
    Test number
    517064234147
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cut in tread close to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

  12. Pass107,232 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,232 km
    Test number
    108868429208
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn

  13. Fail107,232 km (+2,126)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,232 km
    Test number
    766243117537
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn

  14. Pass105,106 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,106 km
    Test number
    492383475812
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs very badly corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front dipped beam dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,397 miles
    Test number
    106903054202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,397 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,397 miles
    Test number
    965981754222
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass102,073 km (+5,818)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,073 km
    Test number
    837935053298
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll round brake discs corroded
    • NoteEmissions to clean too test
    • NoteEngine oil leaks

  18. Pass96,255 km (+4,503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,255 km
    Test number
    138131252219
    • NoteAll brake discs advanced corrosion.

  19. Pass91,752 km (+5,858)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,752 km
    Test number
    839202601252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,894 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,894 km
    Test number
    960919550129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,297 miles (+11,190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,297 miles
    Test number
    583055059190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,107 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,107 miles
    Test number
    710552768122
    • NoteNail in osr tyre
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on outer shoulder

Questions about V10 CAO

Does V10 CAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 CAO is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V10 CAO?
The MOT on V10 CAO is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 CAO done?
V10 CAO was recorded at 127,454 km at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 2,694 km a year.
Has V10 CAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 CAO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V10 CAO 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 V10 CAO find?
V10 CAO passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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