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Volkswagen Touareg

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 4,921 cc

5 VARMOT history

5 VAR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 1 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,882 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 VAR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,921 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 VAR was last recorded at 91,882 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,706 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,176 miles
Average per year
3,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,882 miles
  • 2025 – 89,706 miles
  • 2024 – 87,941 miles
  • 2023 – 86,851 miles
  • 2022 – 85,684 miles
  • 2021 – 83,251 miles
  • 2020 – 81,216 miles
  • 2019 – 78,508 miles
  • 2018 – 73,698 miles
  • 2017 – 67,804 miles
  • 2016 – 65,361 miles
  • 2015 – 64,114 miles
  • 2014 – 61,613 miles
  • 2012 – 56,298 miles
  • 2011 – 51,168 miles
  • 2010 – 46,530 miles
  • 2009 – 40,551 miles
  • 2008 – 31,193 miles
  • 2007 – 24,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level lamp

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,882 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    966378414378
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,882 miles (+2,176)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    681754598724
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,706 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,706 miles
    Test number
    720937124584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,941 miles (+1,090)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,941 miles
    Test number
    239947586281
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

  5. Pass86,851 miles (+1,167)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,851 miles
    Test number
    454820551305
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass85,684 miles (+2,433)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,684 miles
    Test number
    481755022130
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass83,251 miles (+2,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,251 miles
    Test number
    876384024035
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  8. Pass81,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,216 miles
    Test number
    131159925174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,216 miles (+2,708)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,216 miles
    Test number
    256710768909
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass78,508 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,508 miles
    Test number
    422241645844
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail78,508 miles (+4,810)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,508 miles
    Test number
    912868463977
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,698 miles (+5,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,698 miles
    Test number
    942665302850
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass67,804 miles (+2,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,804 miles
    Test number
    178321424802
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear subframes corroiding

  14. Pass65,361 miles (+1,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,361 miles
    Test number
    841650855420
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass64,114 miles (+2,501)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    618901715101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  16. Pass61,613 miles (+5,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,613 miles
    Test number
    967919994049
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass56,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,298 miles
    Test number
    816735262251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,293 miles (+5,125)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,293 miles
    Test number
    627695862238
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass51,168 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,168 miles
    Test number
    277165651259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,165 miles (+4,635)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,165 miles
    Test number
    906300551250
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass46,530 miles (+5,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,530 miles
    Test number
    332882670227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,551 miles (+9,358)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,551 miles
    Test number
    513451879289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,193 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,193 miles
    Test number
    390230868485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,588 miles
    Test number
    301027757242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5 VAR

What vehicle is registration 5 VAR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 VAR on a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 1 Oct 2004. 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 5 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 VAR is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5 VAR?
The MOT on 5 VAR is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 VAR done?
5 VAR was recorded at 91,882 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
Has 5 VAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 VAR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on 5 VAR 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 5 VAR find?
5 VAR passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill area.

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