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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

GFB 818MOT history

GFB 818 is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 16 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

GFB 818 black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,761 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GFB 818
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GFB 818 was last recorded at 145,761 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 9,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,865 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,896 miles
Average per year
6,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,761 miles
  • 2025 – 135,865 miles
  • 2024 – 128,999 miles
  • 2022 – 127,346 miles
  • 2021 – 120,995 miles
  • 2020 – 117,624 miles
  • 2019 – 114,304 miles
  • 2018 – 109,630 miles
  • 2017 – 105,844 miles
  • 2016 – 98,412 miles
  • 2015 – 91,419 miles
  • 2014 – 84,587 miles
  • 2013 – 78,120 miles
  • 2011 – 70,335 miles
  • 2010 – 65,016 miles
  • 2009 – 48,731 miles
  • 2008 – 34,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,761 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,761 miles (+9,896)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,761 miles
    Test number
    877466137155
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,865 miles (+6,866)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,865 miles
    Test number
    948028655524
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,999 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,999 miles
    Test number
    879024057374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,346 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,346 miles
    Test number
    779852933137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,460 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,460 miles
    Test number
    283075393316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,995 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,995 miles
    Test number
    140213912988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,624 miles
    Test number
    359458377928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,624 miles (+3,320)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,624 miles
    Test number
    787153678880
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass114,304 miles (+4,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,304 miles
    Test number
    481957280864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass109,630 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,630 miles
    Test number
    136798917919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,844 miles
    Test number
    458385615610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,844 miles (+7,432)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,844 miles
    Test number
    649052472173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass98,412 miles (+6,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    125583907910
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass91,419 miles (+6,832)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,419 miles
    Test number
    226635315027
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass84,587 miles (+6,467)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,587 miles
    Test number
    145754334491
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass78,120 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    799149523036
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail78,119 miles (+7,784)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,119 miles
    Test number
    225678523084
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass70,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,335 miles
    Test number
    175656031349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,335 miles (+5,319)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,335 miles
    Test number
    418673431333
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass65,016 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,016 miles
    Test number
    750768840382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,210 miles (+15,479)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,210 miles
    Test number
    404032830299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass48,731 miles (+14,540)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,731 miles
    Test number
    633786629204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,191 miles
    Test number
    782177728223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GFB 818

What vehicle is registration GFB 818 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GFB 818 on a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 16 Mar 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 GFB 818 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GFB 818 is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on GFB 818?
The MOT on GFB 818 is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GFB 818 done?
GFB 818 was recorded at 145,761 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,397 miles a year.
Has GFB 818 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GFB 818 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on GFB 818 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 GFB 818 find?
GFB 818 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 3 more.

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