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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

L40 JHPMOT history

L40 JHP is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 148,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L40 JHP black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
148,166 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JHP was last recorded at 148,166 miles on 20 May 2026, 21,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,420 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
21,746 miles
Average per year
6,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,166 miles
  • 2024 – 126,420 miles
  • 2023 – 115,984 miles
  • 2022 – 109,953 miles
  • 2021 – 103,623 miles
  • 2020 – 99,025 miles
  • 2019 – 95,518 miles
  • 2018 – 88,172 miles
  • 2017 – 81,877 miles
  • 2016 – 75,670 miles
  • 2015 – 70,216 miles
  • 2014 – 66,966 miles
  • 2013 – 62,364 miles
  • 2012 – 60,002 miles
  • 2011 – 57,870 miles
  • 2010 – 52,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,166 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,166 miles (+21,746)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,166 miles
    Test number
    614201384337
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,420 miles (+10,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,420 miles
    Test number
    976559341793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,984 miles (+6,031)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,984 miles
    Test number
    194049183007
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,953 miles (+100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,953 miles
    Test number
    541182936443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail109,853 miles (+6,230)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,853 miles
    Test number
    764614626312
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass103,623 miles (+4,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,623 miles
    Test number
    617226846307
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded in parts

  7. Pass99,025 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,025 miles
    Test number
    266633751577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,518 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,518 miles
    Test number
    689664493603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail95,518 miles (+7,346)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,518 miles
    Test number
    723113168778
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass88,172 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    598466957234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,877 miles (+6,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,877 miles
    Test number
    500959784634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass75,670 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,670 miles
    Test number
    717923892547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,216 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    587380465183
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing outer edges

  14. Fail70,216 miles (+3,250)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    466569155153
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing outer edges

  15. Pass66,966 miles (+4,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,966 miles
    Test number
    218012464181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass62,364 miles (+2,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,364 miles
    Test number
    357336373198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass60,002 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    499421572120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,870 miles (+5,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,870 miles
    Test number
    617208951168
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,030 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    953210560124
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteFront and rearbrake discs excessively pitted

  20. Fail52,030 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    142539950109
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteFront and rearbrake discs excessively pitted

Questions about L40 JHP

Does L40 JHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JHP is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 JHP?
The MOT on L40 JHP is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JHP done?
L40 JHP was recorded at 148,166 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,028 miles a year.
Has L40 JHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JHP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 JHP 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 JHP find?
L40 JHP passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and 1 more.

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