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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,967 cc

L31 RAOMOT history

L31 RAO is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 29 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 140,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L31 RAO black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,066 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 RAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 RAO was last recorded at 140,066 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 20,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,166 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
20,900 miles
Average per year
11,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,066 miles
  • 2025 – 119,166 miles
  • 2024 – 110,949 miles
  • 2023 – 108,898 miles
  • 2022 – 98,438 miles
  • 2021 – 85,292 miles
  • 2020 – 73,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,066 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,066 miles (+20,900)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,066 miles
    Test number
    666024274944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,166 miles (+8,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,166 miles
    Test number
    498368814874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  3. Pass110,949 miles (+2,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    764854834449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass108,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    108,898 miles
    Test number
    201502752073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,898 miles (+10,460)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,898 miles
    Test number
    169875562445
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass98,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,438 miles
    Test number
    535302906186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail98,437 miles (+13,145)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,437 miles
    Test number
    257569033949
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,292 miles
    Test number
    594235917315
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail131,325 miles (+58,322)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,325 miles
    Test number
    530581832652
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass73,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,003 miles
    Test number
    346402685884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail73,003 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,003 miles
    Test number
    240098890668
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L31 RAO

Does L31 RAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 RAO is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 RAO?
The MOT on L31 RAO is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 RAO done?
L31 RAO was recorded at 140,066 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 11,109 miles a year.
Has L31 RAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 RAO has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 RAO 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 L31 RAO find?
L31 RAO passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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