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Volkswagen Touareg

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,967 cc

L18 VELMOT history

L18 VEL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 6 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

L18 VEL grey Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,960 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 VEL was last recorded at 105,960 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 3,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2016: 69,261 miles, lower than 604,976 miles on 30 Nov 2015.

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
102,153 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,807 miles
Average per year
5,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,960 miles
  • 2025 – 102,153 miles
  • 2024 – 97,145 miles
  • 2023 – 93,795 miles
  • 2022 – 90,738 miles
  • 2021 – 86,812 miles
  • 2020 – 82,854 miles
  • 2019 – 78,269 miles
  • 2017 – 73,083 miles
  • 2016 – 69,261 miles
  • 2015 – 604,976 miles
  • 2014 – 52,150 miles
  • 2013 – 44,893 miles
  • 2012 – 37,849 miles
  • 2011 – 29,631 miles
  • 2010 – 22,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,960 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,960 miles (+3,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,960 miles
    Test number
    588749675685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,153 miles (+5,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,153 miles
    Test number
    838613051616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,145 miles (+3,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,145 miles
    Test number
    938043133943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,795 miles (+3,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,795 miles
    Test number
    397206876510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,738 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,738 miles
    Test number
    670123585670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail90,738 miles (+3,926)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,738 miles
    Test number
    215360135242
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,812 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,812 miles
    Test number
    188912856927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,811 miles (+3,957)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,811 miles
    Test number
    776286660664
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass82,854 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    875415778929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,269 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    492232147866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,083 miles (+3,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,083 miles
    Test number
    550067170816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass69,261 miles (-535,715)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,261 miles
    Test number
    939847522485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass604,976 miles (+552,826)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    604,976 miles
    Test number
    489949405646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,150 miles (+7,257)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,150 miles
    Test number
    209932424319
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin

  15. Pass44,893 miles (+7,044)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,893 miles
    Test number
    935816313300
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteE.M.L on
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteEmissions will not register

  16. Fail37,849 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,849 miles
    Test number
    168194032332
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  17. Pass37,849 miles (+8,218)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,849 miles
    Test number
    509984732335
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  18. Pass29,631 miles (+6,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,631 miles
    Test number
    296907001383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,941 miles
    Test number
    850753790211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L18 VEL

Does L18 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 VEL is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 VEL?
The MOT on L18 VEL is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 VEL done?
L18 VEL was recorded at 105,960 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 5,398 miles a year.
Has L18 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 VEL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 VEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 VEL find?
L18 VEL passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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