Volkswagen Touareg
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc
L40 AULMOT history
L40 AUL is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,872 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 157,872 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 AUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Touareg
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 AUL was last recorded at 157,872 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 20,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 137,305 miles · 20 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 20,567 miles
- Average per year
- 8,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,872 miles
- 2024 – 137,305 miles
- 2022 – 132,184 miles
- 2021 – 126,108 miles
- 2020 – 119,593 miles
- 2019 – 113,585 miles
- 2018 – 103,806 miles
- 2017 – 93,967 miles
- 2016 – 82,247 miles
- 2015 – 77,006 miles
- 2014 – 70,581 miles
- 2013 – 64,097 miles
- 2012 – 59,027 miles
- 2011 – 47,534 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,872 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 157,872 miles
- Test number
- 547009352898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,872 miles (+20,567)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,872 miles
- Test number
- 251203252675
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass137,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 137,305 miles
- Test number
- 189453929901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,305 miles (+5,121)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,305 miles
- Test number
- 928224398412
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass132,184 miles (+6,076)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 132,184 miles
- Test number
- 973623838128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass126,108 miles (+1,830)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 126,108 miles
- Test number
- 873149021973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,278 miles (+4,685)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 124,278 miles
- Test number
- 901823300525
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 119,593 miles
- Test number
- 216961727108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,593 miles (+6,008)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,593 miles
- Test number
- 688575332360
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass113,585 miles (+9,779)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 113,585 miles
- Test number
- 349192119661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,806 miles (+9,839)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 103,806 miles
- Test number
- 322529363513
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly worn and corroded
Pass93,967 miles (+11,720)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 93,967 miles
- Test number
- 879797861503
- AdvisoryBoth o/s tyres low/ close to limits, both n/s tyres slightly low, 275/40/20
Pass82,247 miles (+5,241)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 82,247 miles
- Test number
- 932789391601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,006 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 77,006 miles
- Test number
- 147185835015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,006 miles (+6,425)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,006 miles
- Test number
- 439504735095
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass70,581 miles (+6,484)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 70,581 miles
- Test number
- 156352944432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,097 miles (+5,070)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 64,097 miles
- Test number
- 237616233036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,027 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,027 miles
- Test number
- 245364892436
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass59,027 miles (+5,252)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 59,027 miles
- Test number
- 945144892192
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass53,775 miles (+6,241)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 53,775 miles
- Test number
- 689368042019
- NoteChild seat fitted to o/s/r seat
Pass47,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 47,534 miles
- Test number
- 345934661490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,534 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,534 miles
- Test number
- 435804861285
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about L40 AUL
- Does L40 AUL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L40 AUL expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L40 AUL?
- The MOT on L40 AUL expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L40 AUL done?
- L40 AUL was recorded at 157,872 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 8,052 miles a year.
- Has L40 AUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 AUL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 AUL 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 L40 AUL find?
- L40 AUL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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