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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,967 cc

6429 ELMOT history

6429 EL is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 20 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

6429 EL black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,956 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6429 EL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6429 EL was last recorded at 133,956 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,434 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,522 miles
Average per year
6,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,956 miles
  • 2025 – 132,434 miles
  • 2024 – 130,621 miles
  • 2023 – 128,090 miles
  • 2022 – 125,699 miles
  • 2021 – 123,153 miles
  • 2020 – 120,342 miles
  • 2019 – 116,414 miles
  • 2018 – 112,994 miles
  • 2017 – 109,281 miles
  • 2016 – 103,020 miles
  • 2015 – 94,111 miles
  • 2014 – 81,625 miles
  • 2013 – 68,562 miles
  • 2012 – 54,541 miles
  • 2011 – 41,868 miles
  • 2010 – 31,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,956 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,956 miles (+1,522)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,956 miles
    Test number
    635560649462
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass132,434 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,434 miles
    Test number
    671579821491
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,414 miles (+1,793)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,414 miles
    Test number
    693680796884
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,621 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,621 miles
    Test number
    537014534657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. 255/50/19. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail130,615 miles (+2,525)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,615 miles
    Test number
    442333894501
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, extent of corrosion unknown due to sill covers fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill, extent of corrosion unknown due to sill covers fitted. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. 255/50/19. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass128,090 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,090 miles
    Test number
    189179703919
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  7. Fail128,076 miles (+2,377)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,076 miles
    Test number
    518452611441
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  8. Pass125,699 miles (+2,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,699 miles
    Test number
    244944925874
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass123,153 miles (+2,811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,153 miles
    Test number
    324824110331
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing slightly
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both outer sills

  10. Pass120,342 miles (+3,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,342 miles
    Test number
    130864639037
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass116,414 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,414 miles
    Test number
    926296726748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail116,397 miles (+3,403)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,397 miles
    Test number
    155369494846
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass112,994 miles (+3,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,994 miles
    Test number
    411394108867
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge. 255/50/19.

  14. Pass109,281 miles (+6,261)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,281 miles
    Test number
    380778126860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,020 miles
    Test number
    730813914237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,020 miles (+8,909)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,020 miles
    Test number
    487204502613
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass94,111 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,111 miles
    Test number
    646364355075
    • NoteNsf tyre close to the legal limit
    • NoteNsr tyre close to the legal limi
    • NoteOsf tyre close to the legal limit
    • NoteOsr tyre close to the legal limit

  18. Fail94,111 miles (+12,486)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,111 miles
    Test number
    105034155086
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsf tyre close to the legal limit
    • NoteNsr tyre close to the legal limi
    • NoteOsf tyre close to the legal limit
    • NoteOsr tyre close to the legal limit

  19. Pass81,625 miles (+13,063)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,625 miles
    Test number
    488285254019
    • 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)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished,recommend changing.

  20. Pass68,562 miles (+14,021)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,562 miles
    Test number
    978420373069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,541 miles (+12,673)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    875633972060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,868 miles (+10,689)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,868 miles
    Test number
    675677861074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  23. Pass31,179 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,179 miles
    Test number
    214037470077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,175 miles1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,175 miles
    Test number
    780695470019
    • DangerousFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 6429 EL

What vehicle is registration 6429 EL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6429 EL on a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 20 Mar 2007. 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 6429 EL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6429 EL is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6429 EL?
The MOT on 6429 EL is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6429 EL done?
6429 EL was recorded at 133,956 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,221 miles a year.
Has 6429 EL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6429 EL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 6429 EL 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 6429 EL find?
6429 EL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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