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Volkswagen Touareg

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,198 cc

L1 RCSMOT history

L1 RCS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Touareg first used on 17 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,552 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 RCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 RCS was last recorded at 171,552 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,346 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,206 miles
Average per year
7,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,552 miles
  • 2024 – 169,346 miles
  • 2023 – 167,184 miles
  • 2022 – 164,488 miles
  • 2021 – 161,892 miles
  • 2020 – 161,552 miles
  • 2019 – 158,519 miles
  • 2018 – 156,135 miles
  • 2017 – 151,536 miles
  • 2016 – 145,223 miles
  • 2015 – 124,258 miles
  • 2014 – 89,286 miles
  • 2013 – 73,674 miles
  • 2012 – 67,592 miles
  • 2011 – 56,021 miles
  • 2010 – 51,855 miles
  • 2009 – 46,243 miles
  • 2008 – 40,075 miles
  • 2007 – 32,434 miles
  • 2006 – 25,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,552 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,552 miles (+2,206)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,552 miles
    Test number
    339191559573
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass169,346 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,346 miles
    Test number
    983875993148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail169,343 miles (+2,159)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,343 miles
    Test number
    309075747419
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,184 miles (+2,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,184 miles
    Test number
    957099582983
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass164,488 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,488 miles
    Test number
    162713563455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail164,480 miles (+2,588)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,480 miles
    Test number
    273954273507
    • MajorNearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass161,892 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,892 miles
    Test number
    855306365124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,552 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,552 miles
    Test number
    288027490545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,519 miles (+2,384)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,519 miles
    Test number
    348861127356
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass156,135 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,135 miles
    Test number
    371378627316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,536 miles
    Test number
    515280742396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail151,536 miles (+6,313)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,536 miles
    Test number
    838510272099
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass145,223 miles (+20,965)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,223 miles
    Test number
    253909441973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,258 miles (+34,972)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    595858865115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,286 miles
    Test number
    289923854499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,286 miles (+15,612)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,286 miles
    Test number
    679003554148
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass73,674 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,674 miles
    Test number
    928329563180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,592 miles (+11,571)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,592 miles
    Test number
    288817572424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,021 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,021 miles
    Test number
    338422371159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,855 miles (+5,612)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,855 miles
    Test number
    100583550164
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  21. Pass46,243 miles (+6,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,243 miles
    Test number
    411565859107
    • NoteN/s/f brake creaky

  22. Pass40,075 miles (+7,641)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,075 miles
    Test number
    993965468113
    • NoteFront pads 3-4 mm only
    • NoteSome damage to n/s repeater unit

  23. Pass32,434 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,434 miles
    Test number
    474364967156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,961 miles
    Test number
    711385166143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 RCS

Does L1 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 RCS is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 RCS?
The MOT on L1 RCS is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 RCS done?
L1 RCS was recorded at 171,552 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,505 miles a year.
Has L1 RCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 RCS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 RCS 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 L1 RCS find?
L1 RCS passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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