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Volkswagen Touareg

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

C5 RBJMOT history

C5 RBJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

C5 RBJ grey Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,888 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 RBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 RBJ was last recorded at 155,888 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,857 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,031 miles
Average per year
6,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,888 miles
  • 2025 – 154,857 miles
  • 2024 – 153,645 miles
  • 2023 – 152,020 miles
  • 2022 – 150,520 miles
  • 2020 – 145,300 miles
  • 2019 – 131,496 miles
  • 2017 – 126,788 miles
  • 2016 – 122,350 miles
  • 2015 – 118,597 miles
  • 2014 – 112,855 miles
  • 2013 – 103,102 miles
  • 2012 – 95,320 miles
  • 2011 – 86,672 miles
  • 2010 – 83,821 miles
  • 2009 – 65,328 miles
  • 2008 – 49,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,888 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,888 miles (+1,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,888 miles
    Test number
    987684649920
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass154,857 miles (+1,212)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,857 miles
    Test number
    264921391423
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,645 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,645 miles
    Test number
    931393154648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,020 miles (+1,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,020 miles
    Test number
    782433986028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass150,520 miles (+5,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,520 miles
    Test number
    232030239547
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,300 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,300 miles
    Test number
    854679225938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail145,300 miles (+8,993)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,300 miles
    Test number
    293835424747
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass136,307 miles (+4,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,307 miles
    Test number
    513596697106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass131,496 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,496 miles
    Test number
    655437802231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,788 miles (+4,438)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    126,788 miles
    Test number
    726501964475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front offside front tyer edge is worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack has slit play

  11. Pass122,350 miles (+3,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    122,350 miles
    Test number
    932322181368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass118,597 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,597 miles
    Test number
    733998129759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,855 miles (+9,753)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,855 miles
    Test number
    758499884246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,102 miles
    Test number
    689475563173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail103,102 miles (+7,782)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,102 miles
    Test number
    898405863108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass95,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,320 miles
    Test number
    249980662473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,320 miles (+8,648)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,320 miles
    Test number
    397110962150
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass86,672 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,672 miles
    Test number
    126186991463
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise o/s wiper blade

  19. Fail86,672 miles (+2,851)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,672 miles
    Test number
    426485091034
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise o/s wiper blade

  20. Pass83,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    614690330163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,821 miles (+18,493)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    644987220125
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass65,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    773867729105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,328 miles (+16,328)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,328 miles
    Test number
    220897129109
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass49,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,000 miles
    Test number
    904226108118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 RBJ

Does C5 RBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 RBJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 RBJ?
The MOT on C5 RBJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 RBJ done?
C5 RBJ was recorded at 155,888 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,023 miles a year.
Has C5 RBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 RBJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 RBJ 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 C5 RBJ find?
C5 RBJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.

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