Volkswagen Touareg
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,967 cc
L8 BTOMOT history
L8 BTO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 17 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 159,780 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 159,780 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 14 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,388 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 BTO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Touareg
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 17 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 BTO was last recorded at 159,780 miles on 26 Jan 2023, 24,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 135,624 miles · 24 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 24,156 miles
- Average per year
- 9,388 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 159,780 miles
- 2021 – 135,624 miles
- 2020 – 130,037 miles
- 2019 – 120,290 miles
- 2018 – 107,622 miles
- 2017 – 99,216 miles
- 2016 – 89,382 miles
- 2015 – 80,910 miles
- 2014 – 75,029 miles
- 2013 – 67,389 miles
- 2012 – 59,761 miles
- 2011 – 52,015 miles
- 2010 – 43,743 miles
- 2009 – 35,068 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,780 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,780 miles (+24,156)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 159,780 miles
- Test number
- 358332210829
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass135,624 miles (+5,587)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 135,624 miles
- Test number
- 321673697897
- MinorNearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass130,037 miles (+9,747)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 130,037 miles
- Test number
- 316165566197
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,290 miles (+12,668)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,290 miles
- Test number
- 857703750383
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass107,622 miles (+8,406)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 107,622 miles
- Test number
- 519671916573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,216 miles (+9,834)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 99,216 miles
- Test number
- 139966603904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,382 miles (+8,472)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 89,382 miles
- Test number
- 751164041991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,910 miles (+5,881)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 80,910 miles
- Test number
- 839599143991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,029 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 75,029 miles
- Test number
- 377480114393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,004 miles (+7,615)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,004 miles
- Test number
- 408851404398
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass67,389 miles (+7,628)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 67,389 miles
- Test number
- 168331783291
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- NoteEngine warning light on
Pass59,761 miles (+7,746)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 59,761 miles
- Test number
- 945051312316
- NoteEngine light on
Pass52,015 miles (+8,272)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 52,015 miles
- Test number
- 595335581222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,743 miles (+8,675)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 43,743 miles
- Test number
- 394851880415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 35,068 miles
- Test number
- 353447789215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 BTO
- Does L8 BTO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 BTO expired on 25 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 BTO?
- The MOT on L8 BTO expired on 25 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 BTO done?
- L8 BTO was recorded at 159,780 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2023, an average of 9,388 miles a year.
- Has L8 BTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 BTO has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2014.
- Has the mileage on L8 BTO 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 L8 BTO find?
- L8 BTO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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