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Volkswagen Touareg

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 4,921 cc

L55 TOUMOT history

L55 TOU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 29 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jul 2026
Mileage
141,272 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 TOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,921 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 TOU was last recorded at 141,272 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2014: 69,806 miles, lower than 91,269 miles on 24 Jan 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,262 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,272 miles
  • 2024 – 134,313 miles
  • 2023 – 130,660 miles
  • 2022 – 127,043 miles
  • 2020 – 124,860 miles
  • 2019 – 118,901 miles
  • 2018 – 117,384 miles
  • 2017 – 111,948 miles
  • 2016 – 107,010 miles
  • 2015 – 101,719 miles
  • 2014 – 69,806 miles
  • 2013 – 91,269 miles
  • 2012 – 86,603 miles
  • 2011 – 85,285 miles
  • 2010 – 73,720 miles
  • 2009 – 59,450 miles
  • 2008 – 43,215 miles
  • 2007 – 26,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,272 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,272 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,272 miles
    Test number
    495615169053
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail141,262 miles (+6,949)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,262 miles
    Test number
    230247531403
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,313 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,313 miles
    Test number
    499038119606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,660 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    130,660 miles
    Test number
    965706832497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,043 miles (+2,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,043 miles
    Test number
    580952397396
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,860 miles (+5,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,860 miles
    Test number
    191174677315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,901 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,901 miles
    Test number
    179295911936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,384 miles (+5,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,384 miles
    Test number
    185743945729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass111,948 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,948 miles
    Test number
    533022202788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,339 miles (+4,329)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,339 miles
    Test number
    949147869997
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured through mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass107,010 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,010 miles
    Test number
    339667559148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,719 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,719 miles
    Test number
    156271915102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,678 miles (+31,872)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,678 miles
    Test number
    199726305152
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass69,806 miles (-21,463)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,806 miles
    Test number
    185743884088
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass91,269 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,269 miles
    Test number
    177824523050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,603 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,603 miles
    Test number
    308903922048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,285 miles (+11,565)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,285 miles
    Test number
    816347711095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,720 miles (+14,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,720 miles
    Test number
    701315520042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,450 miles (+16,235)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    131102519485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,215 miles (+16,788)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,215 miles
    Test number
    821668128057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked not effecting rear view

  21. Pass26,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,427 miles
    Test number
    440543427027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 TOU

Does L55 TOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 TOU expired on 15 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 TOU?
The MOT on L55 TOU expired on 15 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 TOU done?
L55 TOU was recorded at 141,272 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 6,215 miles a year.
Has L55 TOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 TOU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 TOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 TOU find?
L55 TOU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive; central oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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