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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

J8 FFJMOT history

J8 FFJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,746 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FFJ was last recorded at 95,746 miles on 10 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2025: 95,746 miles, lower than 95,797 miles on 30 Oct 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,797 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Average per year
2,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,746 miles
  • 2024 – 93,969 miles
  • 2023 – 93,742 miles
  • 2022 – 92,674 miles
  • 2021 – 90,613 miles
  • 2020 – 89,563 miles
  • 2019 – 88,887 miles
  • 2018 – 88,419 miles
  • 2017 – 87,667 miles
  • 2016 – 85,935 miles
  • 2015 – 84,688 miles
  • 2014 – 81,739 miles
  • 2013 – 78,602 miles
  • 2012 – 75,662 miles
  • 2011 – 72,613 miles
  • 2010 – 68,155 miles
  • 2009 – 63,269 miles
  • 2008 – 57,017 miles
  • 2007 – 48,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,746 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle heavily covered in undersealRecorded 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,746 miles (-51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,746 miles
    Test number
    999877083224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily covered in underseal

  2. Fail95,797 miles (+1,828)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,797 miles
    Test number
    448310224194
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily covered in underseal

  3. Pass93,969 miles (+227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,969 miles
    Test number
    151655803765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,742 miles (+1,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,742 miles
    Test number
    107408107286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,674 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,674 miles
    Test number
    579671599431
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp corroded

  6. Fail92,642 miles (+2,029)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,642 miles
    Test number
    758640220026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp corroded

  7. Pass90,613 miles (+36)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,613 miles
    Test number
    386873089781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail90,577 miles (+1,014)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,577 miles
    Test number
    242293719120
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass89,563 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,563 miles
    Test number
    399746714279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail89,561 miles (+674)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    296286837337
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass88,887 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,887 miles
    Test number
    977812177975
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail88,885 miles (+466)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,885 miles
    Test number
    237751617593
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass88,419 miles (+752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,419 miles
    Test number
    228087601983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass87,667 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,667 miles
    Test number
    749979749751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,935 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,935 miles
    Test number
    763618875892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,688 miles (+2,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,688 miles
    Test number
    412167421088
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass81,739 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,739 miles
    Test number
    316812264201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,602 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,602 miles
    Test number
    188813363210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,662 miles (+3,049)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    75,662 miles
    Test number
    839655062255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,613 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,613 miles
    Test number
    357407061214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,155 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,155 miles
    Test number
    922016940212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,269 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,269 miles
    Test number
    401037159213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail63,269 miles (+6,252)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,269 miles
    Test number
    854997959203
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail57,017 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    290667068253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass57,017 miles (+8,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,017 miles
    Test number
    461677668267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass48,846 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,846 miles
    Test number
    504870567271
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil level on minimum

Questions about J8 FFJ

Does J8 FFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FFJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 FFJ?
The MOT on J8 FFJ is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 FFJ done?
J8 FFJ was recorded at 95,746 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 2,584 miles a year.
Has J8 FFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FFJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 FFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 FFJ find?
J8 FFJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; vehicle heavily covered in underseal.

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