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Volkswagen Touareg

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,967 cc

L23 HCLMOT history

L23 HCL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 16 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 155,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L23 HCL grey Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,773 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 HCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 HCL was last recorded at 155,773 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 15,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,393 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
15,380 miles
Average per year
11,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,773 miles
  • 2025 – 140,393 miles
  • 2024 – 124,495 miles
  • 2023 – 107,812 miles
  • 2022 – 96,327 miles
  • 2021 – 94,139 miles
  • 2020 – 86,119 miles
  • 2019 – 73,337 miles
  • 2018 – 67,035 miles
  • 2017 – 55,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,773 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,773 miles
    Test number
    756759893265
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail155,773 miles (+15,380)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,773 miles
    Test number
    634623176910
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass140,393 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,393 miles
    Test number
    729509684400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail140,378 miles (+15,883)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,378 miles
    Test number
    712687036271
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass124,495 miles (+16,683)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,495 miles
    Test number
    433781405331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,812 miles
    Test number
    655327656948
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO MINIMUM THICKNESS

  7. Fail107,812 miles (+11,485)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,812 miles
    Test number
    925431542351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO MINIMUM THICKNESS

  8. Pass96,327 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,327 miles
    Test number
    373713284721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,139 miles (+8,020)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,139 miles
    Test number
    464290156414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,119 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    922692266923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,587 miles (+10,250)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,587 miles
    Test number
    318475225526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,337 miles (+6,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,337 miles
    Test number
    662094647749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass67,035 miles (+11,218)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,035 miles
    Test number
    498457791282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,817 miles
    Test number
    619731212996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 HCL

Does L23 HCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 HCL is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 HCL?
The MOT on L23 HCL is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 HCL done?
L23 HCL was recorded at 155,773 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 11,792 miles a year.
Has L23 HCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 HCL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 HCL 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 L23 HCL find?
L23 HCL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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