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Volkswagen Phaeton

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,967 cc

X8 ABDMOT history

X8 ABD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Phaeton first used on 31 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 195,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
195,879 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ABD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Phaeton
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ABD was last recorded at 195,879 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
195,366 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
513 miles
Average per year
11,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,879 miles
  • 2024 – 195,366 miles
  • 2023 – 187,583 miles
  • 2022 – 181,458 miles
  • 2021 – 170,532 miles
  • 2020 – 164,278 miles
  • 2018 – 138,044 miles
  • 2017 – 111,413 miles
  • 2016 – 91,221 miles
  • 2015 – 72,534 miles
  • 2014 – 52,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,879 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Door Sill Damaged

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    195,879 miles
    Test number
    839517879821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door Sill Damaged

  2. Fail195,879 miles (+513)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,879 miles
    Test number
    922297228645
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Door Sill Damaged

  3. Pass195,366 miles (+7,783)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    195,366 miles
    Test number
    230324732435
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged / Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Engine Cover Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension Level Sensor Linkage Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake Pad Wear Wires Stretched / Badly Routed

  4. Pass187,583 miles (+6,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    187,583 miles
    Test number
    470015491515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ride level sensor slightly loose

  5. Pass181,458 miles (+10,926)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,458 miles
    Test number
    193735640943
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated [inflated] (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine tray insecure [secured]

  6. Pass170,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    170,532 miles
    Test number
    836197659361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail170,532 miles (+6,254)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,532 miles
    Test number
    448226740850
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass164,278 miles (+26,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,278 miles
    Test number
    187954108449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam image weak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap drain blocked

  9. Pass138,044 miles (+3,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,044 miles
    Test number
    949318912765
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads and discs wearing low
    • AdvisoryNo emissions recorded

  10. Pass134,081 miles (+22,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,081 miles
    Test number
    717471794715
    • AdvisoryNo emissions recorded when test carried out

  11. Pass111,413 miles (+20,192)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,413 miles
    Test number
    812806969036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,221 miles (+18,687)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,221 miles
    Test number
    343947085959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,534 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    645316125036
    • NoteNearside headlight washer cover missing and bracket out of alignment
    • NoteNo emissions recorded
    • NoteOuter offside door mirror bulb inoperative

  14. Fail72,498 miles (+19,998)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,498 miles
    Test number
    799146325044
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass52,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,500 miles
    Test number
    118218724442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X8 ABD

Does X8 ABD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 ABD is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 ABD?
The MOT on X8 ABD is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 ABD done?
X8 ABD was recorded at 195,879 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 11,555 miles a year.
Has X8 ABD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ABD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 ABD 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 X8 ABD find?
X8 ABD passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension levelling valve damaged but not to excess; offside door sill damaged.

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