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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

L18 CLFMOT history

L18 CLF is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L18 CLF black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,503 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CLF was last recorded at 139,503 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 6,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,753 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,750 miles
Average per year
9,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,503 miles
  • 2025 – 132,753 miles
  • 2024 – 124,059 miles
  • 2023 – 113,604 miles
  • 2022 – 104,678 miles
  • 2021 – 98,117 miles
  • 2020 – 90,696 miles
  • 2019 – 80,531 miles
  • 2018 – 69,342 miles
  • 2017 – 59,841 miles
  • 2016 – 51,939 miles
  • 2015 – 34,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,503 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on
  • AdvisoryEngine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing viewRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,503 miles (+6,750)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,503 miles
    Test number
    957877290745
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

  2. Pass132,753 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    132,753 miles
    Test number
    228840715612
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail132,753 miles (+8,694)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,753 miles
    Test number
    978271306915
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,059 miles (+243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,059 miles
    Test number
    326036486741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  5. Fail123,816 miles (+10,212)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,816 miles
    Test number
    208297880648
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM!! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  6. Pass113,604 miles (+227)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,604 miles
    Test number
    586685654807
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

  7. Fail113,377 miles (+8,699)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,377 miles
    Test number
    709942536106
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

  8. Pass104,678 miles (+6,561)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    104,678 miles
    Test number
    592287362936
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view.

  9. Pass98,117 miles (+7,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,117 miles
    Test number
    819016965748
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass90,696 miles (+10,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,696 miles
    Test number
    337048711033
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray is fitted.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass80,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    762554353352
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  12. Fail80,531 miles (+11,189)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    533324020121
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

  13. Pass69,342 miles (+9,501)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    193838259138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,841 miles (+7,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,841 miles
    Test number
    485953831008
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass51,939 miles (+17,216)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,939 miles
    Test number
    934003586891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,723 miles
    Test number
    856314465022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 CLF

Does L18 CLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CLF is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 CLF?
The MOT on L18 CLF is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 CLF done?
L18 CLF was recorded at 139,503 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 9,110 miles a year.
Has L18 CLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CLF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 CLF 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 L18 CLF find?
L18 CLF passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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