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Volkswagen Touareg

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,967 cc

8048 KVMOT history

8048 KV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 1 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 160,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

8048 KV grey Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,092 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8048 KV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8048 KV was last recorded at 160,092 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,089 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,092 miles
  • 2025 – 157,602 miles
  • 2024 – 154,998 miles
  • 2023 – 151,419 miles
  • 2021 – 150,399 miles
  • 2019 – 149,226 miles
  • 2018 – 145,647 miles
  • 2017 – 137,428 miles
  • 2016 – 133,794 miles
  • 2015 – 132,165 miles
  • 2014 – 125,538 miles
  • 2013 – 116,264 miles
  • 2012 – 96,659 miles
  • 2011 – 87,534 miles
  • 2010 – 78,876 miles
  • 2009 – 68,998 miles
  • 2008 – 57,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,092 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear center brake light missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,092 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,092 miles
    Test number
    496458909985
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,089 miles (+2,487)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,089 miles
    Test number
    797061883724
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,602 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    157,602 miles
    Test number
    960082953358
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail157,602 miles (+2,604)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,602 miles
    Test number
    134171413722
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass154,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,998 miles
    Test number
    127578659062
    • AdvisoryRear center brake light missing

  6. Fail154,998 miles (+3,579)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,998 miles
    Test number
    682995903281
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear center brake light missing

  7. Pass151,419 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,419 miles
    Test number
    216036575537
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail151,419 miles (+1,020)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,419 miles
    Test number
    955943889790
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass150,399 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,399 miles
    Test number
    177723736166
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail150,398 miles (+1,172)3 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,398 miles
    Test number
    143432037506
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass149,226 miles (+3,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,226 miles
    Test number
    571551587121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in center prop bearing

  12. Pass145,647 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,647 miles
    Test number
    629068328280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail145,628 miles (+30)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,628 miles
    Test number
    709167674234
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail145,598 miles (+8,170)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,598 miles
    Test number
    244417564012
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass137,428 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    137,428 miles
    Test number
    374542581834
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  16. Fail137,342 miles (+3,548)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,342 miles
    Test number
    382575148216
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  17. Pass133,794 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    133,794 miles
    Test number
    642857994277
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  18. Fail133,794 miles (+1,629)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,794 miles
    Test number
    302981520064
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake release lever damaged
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  19. Fail132,165 miles (+6,627)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,165 miles
    Test number
    612666146549
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limit,deteriorated,bold outer edges
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light light faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to limit,deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged

  20. Pass125,538 miles (+9,274)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    125,538 miles
    Test number
    925662764298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,264 miles (+152)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,264 miles
    Test number
    497649853274
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLight fault warning on at dash.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail116,112 miles (+19,453)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,112 miles
    Test number
    579052153269
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLight fault warning on at dash.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass96,659 miles (+9,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    299818102174
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass87,534 miles (+8,658)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,534 miles
    Test number
    398993171079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,876 miles (+9,878)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,876 miles
    Test number
    383304070059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,998 miles (+11,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,998 miles
    Test number
    174085869460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass57,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,953 miles
    Test number
    113867568429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8048 KV

What vehicle is registration 8048 KV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8048 KV on a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 1 Jan 2005. 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 8048 KV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8048 KV is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8048 KV?
The MOT on 8048 KV is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8048 KV done?
8048 KV was recorded at 160,092 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 5,676 miles a year.
Has 8048 KV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8048 KV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 8048 KV 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 8048 KV find?
8048 KV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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