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Volkswagen Touareg

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,967 cc

C8 DBTMOT history

C8 DBT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 27 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

C8 DBT grey Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
159,874 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DBT was last recorded at 159,874 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,160 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,714 miles
Average per year
10,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,874 miles
  • 2025 – 155,160 miles
  • 2024 – 149,531 miles
  • 2023 – 143,829 miles
  • 2022 – 138,701 miles
  • 2021 – 134,225 miles
  • 2020 – 129,437 miles
  • 2019 – 114,998 miles
  • 2018 – 96,228 miles
  • 2017 – 71,426 miles
  • 2016 – 50,781 miles
  • 2015 – 42,421 miles
  • 2014 – 31,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,874 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to side wall and treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear front subframe mounting worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,874 miles (+4,714)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    159,874 miles
    Test number
    354091391328
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass155,160 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,160 miles
    Test number
    343061195309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to side wall and treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail155,158 miles (+5,627)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,158 miles
    Test number
    819175003215
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to side wall and treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass149,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,531 miles
    Test number
    134864325622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,531 miles (+5,702)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,531 miles
    Test number
    504945979323
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass143,829 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,829 miles
    Test number
    282156255721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,826 miles (+5,125)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,826 miles
    Test number
    740692194499
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass138,701 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,701 miles
    Test number
    103554554837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,700 miles (+4,475)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,700 miles
    Test number
    985468114305
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass134,225 miles (+4,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,225 miles
    Test number
    874655728356
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering column adjuster.

  11. Pass129,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,437 miles
    Test number
    504673444870
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front subframe mounting worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail129,437 miles (+14,439)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,437 miles
    Test number
    906691890488
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front subframe mounting worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass114,998 miles (+18,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    114,998 miles
    Test number
    736559087095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass96,228 miles (+24,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,228 miles
    Test number
    747046216870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foglight inop

  15. Pass71,426 miles (+20,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,426 miles
    Test number
    785200743547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  16. Pass50,781 miles (+8,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,781 miles
    Test number
    217311867318
    • 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)

  17. Pass42,421 miles (+11,194)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,421 miles
    Test number
    948590685158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,227 miles
    Test number
    746353224152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 DBT

Does C8 DBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DBT is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 DBT?
The MOT on C8 DBT is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 DBT done?
C8 DBT was recorded at 159,874 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 10,543 miles a year.
Has C8 DBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 DBT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 DBT 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 C8 DBT find?
C8 DBT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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