Volkswagen Touareg
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,967 cc
5497 BHMOT history
5497 BH is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 7 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,802 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 111,802 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,451 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 5497 BH
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Touareg
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 7 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
5497 BH was last recorded at 111,802 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,853 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,949 miles
- Average per year
- 5,451 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,802 miles
- 2025 – 108,853 miles
- 2024 – 106,734 miles
- 2023 – 103,350 miles
- 2022 – 100,153 miles
- 2021 – 96,250 miles
- 2020 – 94,996 miles
- 2019 – 90,947 miles
- 2018 – 84,782 miles
- 2017 – 80,974 miles
- 2016 – 70,850 miles
- 2015 – 59,463 miles
- 2014 – 46,617 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,802 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,802 miles (+2,949)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 111,802 miles
- Test number
- 804657092858
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,853 miles (+2,119)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 108,853 miles
- Test number
- 228588109306
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass106,734 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 106,734 miles
- Test number
- 573762191887
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail106,734 miles (+3,384)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,734 miles
- Test number
- 647128721361
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,350 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 103,350 miles
- Test number
- 649237082511
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail103,340 miles (+3,187)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,340 miles
- Test number
- 336977115608
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,153 miles (+3,903)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 100,153 miles
- Test number
- 490453287835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,250 miles (+1,254)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 96,250 miles
- Test number
- 767630812929
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,996 miles (+4,049)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 94,996 miles
- Test number
- 750744838815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,947 miles (+6,165)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 90,947 miles
- Test number
- 924168203845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,782 miles (+3,808)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 84,782 miles
- Test number
- 565423404823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,974 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 80,974 miles
- Test number
- 481116305863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,967 miles (+10,117)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,967 miles
- Test number
- 356440335357
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass70,850 miles (+11,387)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 70,850 miles
- Test number
- 183447690211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,463 miles (+12,846)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 59,463 miles
- Test number
- 113042093535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,617 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 46,617 miles
- Test number
- 328087764405
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about 5497 BH
- What vehicle is registration 5497 BH currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 5497 BH on a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 7 Oct 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 5497 BH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5497 BH is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 5497 BH?
- The MOT on 5497 BH is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 5497 BH done?
- 5497 BH was recorded at 111,802 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 5,451 miles a year.
- Has 5497 BH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 5497 BH has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on 5497 BH 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 5497 BH find?
- 5497 BH passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.
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