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Volkswagen Phaeton

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,967 cc

V6 TCJMOT history

V6 TCJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Phaeton first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 177,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
177,414 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 TCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Phaeton
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 TCJ was last recorded at 177,414 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,403 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 177,414 miles
  • 2023 – 177,321 miles
  • 2022 – 175,108 miles
  • 2021 – 169,263 miles
  • 2020 – 164,389 miles
  • 2019 – 158,546 miles
  • 2018 – 154,708 miles
  • 2017 – 145,041 miles
  • 2016 – 136,685 miles
  • 2015 – 127,295 miles
  • 2014 – 120,390 miles
  • 2011 – 100,568 miles
  • 2010 – 79,324 miles
  • 2008 – 40,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,414 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,414 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,414 miles
    Test number
    469111278401
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail177,403 miles (+82)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,403 miles
    Test number
    349358659190
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass177,321 miles (+2,213)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    177,321 miles
    Test number
    324976854660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass175,108 miles (+5,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    175,108 miles
    Test number
    884177243769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass169,263 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    169,263 miles
    Test number
    538129503763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,389 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,389 miles
    Test number
    939485985677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,546 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    158,546 miles
    Test number
    530221799253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,708 miles (+9,667)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    154,708 miles
    Test number
    215192737997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,041 miles (+8,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    145,041 miles
    Test number
    236949261945
    • AdvisoryEngine light on dash
  10. Pass136,685 miles (+9,390)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    136,685 miles
    Test number
    261783430534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,295 miles (+6,905)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,295 miles
    Test number
    636546535025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,390 miles (+39)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,390 miles
    Test number
    197435544431
    • Note0/s/f tyre inner edge low
    • NoteBonet relaese handel broken
    • NoteWasher fluid low
  13. Pass120,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    120,351 miles
    Test number
    986660034051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,351 miles (+19,783)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,351 miles
    Test number
    258977924072
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear pads low bonnet cable poor engine oil leak
  15. Pass100,568 miles (+21,244)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,568 miles
    Test number
    979846351253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,324 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    652485920021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  17. Pass79,324 miles (+38,795)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    681385420001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,529 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,529 miles
    Test number
    214018588229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V6 TCJ

Does V6 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 TCJ expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 TCJ?
The MOT on V6 TCJ expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 TCJ done?
V6 TCJ was recorded at 177,414 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 8,979 miles a year.
Has V6 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 TCJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 TCJ 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 V6 TCJ find?
V6 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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