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Volkswagen Phaeton

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 4,921 cc

V10 PAXMOT history

V10 PAX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Phaeton first used on 16 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,180 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 PAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Phaeton
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,921 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 PAX was last recorded at 148,180 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,899 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
7,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,180 miles
  • 2024 – 147,899 miles
  • 2023 – 147,535 miles
  • 2022 – 142,862 miles
  • 2021 – 136,947 miles
  • 2020 – 131,683 miles
  • 2019 – 124,510 miles
  • 2018 – 115,763 miles
  • 2017 – 110,086 miles
  • 2016 – 100,619 miles
  • 2015 – 90,252 miles
  • 2014 – 80,374 miles
  • 2013 – 71,333 miles
  • 2012 – 59,873 miles
  • 2011 – 48,908 miles
  • 2010 – 40,321 miles
  • 2009 – 27,273 miles
  • 2008 – 12,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,180 miles

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.

  • Front metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake performance slightly low

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Both rear brakes slight binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front suspension lower front arms to shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside rear brake slight binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,180 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,180 miles
    Test number
    820134575489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,899 miles (+364)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,899 miles
    Test number
    338380045444
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slight binding
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront subframe, mounting brackets and rear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower front arms to shock absorbers bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance slightly low

  3. Pass147,535 miles (+4,673)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    147,535 miles
    Test number
    630330003192
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slight binding
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower front arms to shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryParking brake performances slightly low

  4. Pass142,862 miles (+5,915)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,862 miles
    Test number
    575759146197
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront suspension lower front arms to shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish, tread worn to 2mm and has a cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light unit slight earth fault
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance slightly low

  5. Pass136,947 miles (+16)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,947 miles
    Test number
    186150346769
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront suspension front lower arms to lower shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre pressure low

  6. Fail136,931 miles (+5,248)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,931 miles
    Test number
    416784055671
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront metal brake unions and ferrules starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and rear antiroll bar starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront suspension front lower arms to lower shock absorber bushes starting to crack/ perish
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre tread worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre pressure low

  7. Pass131,683 miles (+7,173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,683 miles
    Test number
    202550559009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,510 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,510 miles
    Test number
    828556858999
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

  9. Fail124,509 miles (+8,746)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,509 miles
    Test number
    685945130205
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..

  10. Pass115,763 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,763 miles
    Test number
    410228546556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,086 miles (+9,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,086 miles
    Test number
    308095689725
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance slightly low

  12. Pass100,619 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,619 miles
    Test number
    296243758552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail100,619 miles (+10,367)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,619 miles
    Test number
    201255458347
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass90,252 miles (+296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,252 miles
    Test number
    561415615075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail89,956 miles (+9,582)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    981595232648
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass80,374 miles (+9,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,374 miles
    Test number
    207739964278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass71,333 miles (+11,460)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    479448163295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,873 miles
    Test number
    577799762230
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail59,873 miles (+10,965)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,873 miles
    Test number
    579309762237
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,908 miles
    Test number
    915538821242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,908 miles (+8,587)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,908 miles
    Test number
    955508121220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  22. Pass40,321 miles (+13,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,321 miles
    Test number
    602288320272
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass27,273 miles (+14,320)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,273 miles
    Test number
    261773029250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,953 miles
    Test number
    154452038202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 PAX

Does V10 PAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 PAX is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 PAX?
The MOT on V10 PAX is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 PAX done?
V10 PAX was recorded at 148,180 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 7,776 miles a year.
Has V10 PAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 PAX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V10 PAX 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 PAX find?
V10 PAX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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