Volkswagen Touareg
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,967 cc
L18 LFLMOT history
L18 LFL is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 1 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,813 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 122,813 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,220 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 LFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Touareg
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
L18 LFL was last recorded at 122,813 miles on 7 Feb 2023, 5,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Oct 2016: 86,233 miles, lower than 152,451 miles on 27 Oct 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 117,501 miles · 16 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,312 miles
- Average per year
- 7,220 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 122,813 miles
- 2022 – 117,501 miles
- 2021 – 117,500 miles
- 2020 – 109,645 miles
- 2019 – 103,518 miles
- 2018 – 98,916 miles
- 2017 – 91,674 miles
- 2016 – 86,233 miles
- 2015 – 152,451 miles
- 2013 – 67,018 miles
- 2012 – 58,594 miles
- 2011 – 51,582 miles
- 2010 – 41,770 miles
- 2009 – 23,996 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail122,813 miles
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder of tread & sidewall...
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail122,813 miles (+5,312)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,813 miles
- Test number
- 581177655409
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder of tread & sidewall...
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass117,501 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 117,501 miles
- Test number
- 131553251538
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,500 miles (+7,855)6 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,500 miles
- Test number
- 210614041566
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,645 miles (+6,127)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 109,645 miles
- Test number
- 837886853433
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Has signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,518 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,518 miles
- Test number
- 524275407677
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,516 miles (+4,600)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,516 miles
- Test number
- 190526780862
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 98,916 miles
- Test number
- 172378858184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,916 miles (+421)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,916 miles
- Test number
- 760382022954
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass98,495 miles (+6,821)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 98,495 miles
- Test number
- 216850521097
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,674 miles (+5,441)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 91,674 miles
- Test number
- 318820323134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,233 miles (-66,218)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 86,233 miles
- Test number
- 599050322685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,451 miles (+71,795)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 152,451 miles
- Test number
- 354110374262
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,656 miles (+13,638)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,656 miles
- Test number
- 655535748897
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass67,018 miles (+8,424)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 67,018 miles
- Test number
- 289021613329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,594 miles (+6)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 58,594 miles
- Test number
- 848773412329
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail58,588 miles (+416)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,588 miles
- Test number
- 498077402315
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,172 miles (+6,590)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 58,172 miles
- Test number
- 195452302243
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass51,582 miles (+9,812)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 51,582 miles
- Test number
- 705527451145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,770 miles (+17,774)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 41,770 miles
- Test number
- 354302750162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 23,996 miles
- Test number
- 671872659180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 LFL
- Does L18 LFL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 LFL expired on 15 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 LFL?
- The MOT on L18 LFL expired on 15 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 LFL done?
- L18 LFL was recorded at 122,813 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2023, an average of 7,220 miles a year.
- Has L18 LFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 LFL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on L18 LFL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L18 LFL find?
- L18 LFL failed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear inner nail in tyre shoulder of tread & sidewall...; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator, and 7 more.
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