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Volkswagen Touran

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L6 BNGMOT history

L6 BNG is a black diesel Volkswagen Touran first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L6 BNG black Volkswagen Touran – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touran, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,264 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 BNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touran
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 BNG was last recorded at 161,264 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 7,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2013: 62,587 miles, lower than 85,998 miles on 8 Mar 2012.

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
153,844 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,420 miles
Average per year
5,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,264 miles
  • 2024 – 153,844 miles
  • 2023 – 147,458 miles
  • 2022 – 144,333 miles
  • 2021 – 140,236 miles
  • 2020 – 133,674 miles
  • 2019 – 123,931 miles
  • 2018 – 112,820 miles
  • 2017 – 106,098 miles
  • 2016 – 99,400 miles
  • 2015 – 88,942 miles
  • 2014 – 73,307 miles
  • 2013 – 62,587 miles
  • 2012 – 85,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,264 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,264 miles (+7,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,264 miles
    Test number
    341004874207
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,844 miles (+6,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,844 miles
    Test number
    724231554001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass147,458 miles (+3,125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,458 miles
    Test number
    913625363561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass144,333 miles (+4,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,333 miles
    Test number
    241079431245
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass140,236 miles (+6,562)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,236 miles
    Test number
    672338701405
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass133,674 miles (+9,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    133,674 miles
    Test number
    870440593297
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,931 miles (+11,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,931 miles
    Test number
    358994606851
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,820 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,820 miles
    Test number
    572771622870
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt row all 3 seats
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside rear inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,779 miles (+98)1 dangerous6 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,779 miles
    Test number
    707638857557
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  10. Fail112,681 miles (+6,583)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,681 miles
    Test number
    425443477497
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass106,098 miles (+6,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,098 miles
    Test number
    569455478519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Pass99,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,400 miles
    Test number
    297566724835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,400 miles (+10,458)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,400 miles
    Test number
    257874585979
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass88,942 miles (+2,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,942 miles
    Test number
    822691630122
    • AdvisoryLower arm bushes split
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low
    • AdvisoryRear discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryWipers smear

  15. Fail85,976 miles (+12,669)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,976 miles
    Test number
    356918005234
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,307 miles (+10,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    579150494116
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    916190573128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,587 miles (-23,411)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    485768263146
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge nearley down to the cords
    • NoteUneven tyre wear tracking may need adjusting

  19. Pass85,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    415528062047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  20. Fail85,998 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    319818862051
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about L6 BNG

Does L6 BNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 BNG is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 BNG?
The MOT on L6 BNG is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 BNG done?
L6 BNG was recorded at 161,264 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,473 miles a year.
Has L6 BNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 BNG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on L6 BNG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 BNG find?
L6 BNG passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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