Volkswagen Touareg
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,967 cc
L16 FEMMOT history
L16 FEM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,725 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 143,725 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 13,637 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 FEM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Touareg
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 1 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 FEM was last recorded at 143,725 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,678 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 47 miles
- Average per year
- 13,637 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,725 miles
- 2024 – 139,345 miles
- 2022 – 131,223 miles
- 2021 – 110,691 miles
- 2019 – 100,148 miles
- 2018 – 78,593 miles
- 2016 – 27,427 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,725 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Auxiliary belt badly frayed ready to snap
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 27 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,725 miles (+47)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 143,725 miles
- Test number
- 746008492161
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,678 miles (+4,333)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,678 miles
- Test number
- 158007282302
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorTowbar attachment insecure Bolt loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,345 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 139,345 miles
- Test number
- 854980034070
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail139,332 miles (+8,109)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,332 miles
- Test number
- 261673191859
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass131,223 miles (+8,683)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 131,223 miles
- Test number
- 397731969956
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass122,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 122,540 miles
- Test number
- 135688829398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,540 miles (+11,849)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,540 miles
- Test number
- 804060486356
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass110,691 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 110,691 miles
- Test number
- 815384895212
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn inside edge
- AdvisoryAuxiliary belt badly frayed ready to snap
Fail110,691 miles (+10,543)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,691 miles
- Test number
- 920535720337
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn inside edge
- AdvisoryAuxiliary belt badly frayed ready to snap
Pass100,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 100,148 miles
- Test number
- 583415479217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,148 miles (+21,555)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,148 miles
- Test number
- 945759458338
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended o/s tail lamp not working (4.10 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,593 miles (+23,606)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 78,593 miles
- Test number
- 176496496589
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass54,987 miles (+27,560)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 54,987 miles
- Test number
- 154853366494
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 27,427 miles
- Test number
- 369121087405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 FEM
- Does L16 FEM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L16 FEM expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L16 FEM?
- The MOT on L16 FEM expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L16 FEM done?
- L16 FEM was recorded at 143,725 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 13,637 miles a year.
- Has L16 FEM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 FEM has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 FEM 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 L16 FEM find?
- L16 FEM passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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