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Volkswagen Touareg

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,967 cc

L18 NYCMOT history

L18 NYC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 13 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 87,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L18 NYC blue Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,046 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NYC was last recorded at 87,046 miles on 6 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2026: 87,046 miles, lower than 87,049 miles on 5 Jan 2026.

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
87,049 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Average per year
8,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,046 miles
  • 2025 – 78,060 miles
  • 2023 – 69,580 miles
  • 2021 – 48,305 miles
  • 2020 – 34,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,046 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,046 miles (-3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,046 miles
    Test number
    274201775333
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail87,049 miles (+8,989)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,049 miles
    Test number
    913563970236
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass78,060 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,060 miles
    Test number
    837401220885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,058 miles (+8,478)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    114365733634
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass69,580 miles (+10,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,580 miles
    Test number
    521299529734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass58,992 miles (+10,687)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,992 miles
    Test number
    395381967742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,305 miles (+8,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,305 miles
    Test number
    508039773943
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass40,150 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,150 miles
    Test number
    348913210658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,025 miles
    Test number
    526043194907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 NYC

Does L18 NYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NYC is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NYC?
The MOT on L18 NYC is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NYC done?
L18 NYC was recorded at 87,046 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 8,819 miles a year.
Has L18 NYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NYC has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 NYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 NYC find?
L18 NYC passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake lining(s) wearing thin.

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