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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,967 cc

L8 HDDMOT history

L8 HDD is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 25 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 185,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L8 HDD black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
185,712 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HDD was last recorded at 185,712 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 18,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,922 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
18,790 miles
Average per year
10,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,712 miles
  • 2024 – 166,922 miles
  • 2023 – 158,457 miles
  • 2022 – 148,186 miles
  • 2021 – 140,310 miles
  • 2020 – 133,513 miles
  • 2019 – 126,896 miles
  • 2018 – 116,120 miles
  • 2017 – 104,105 miles
  • 2016 – 93,250 miles
  • 2015 – 78,094 miles
  • 2014 – 65,874 miles
  • 2013 – 53,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,712 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened COIL SPRING HOUSING (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING HOUSING (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Brake pad wear indicater light on pads look ok

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All tyres 5yrs old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/s/f and both rears 3mm -255/55/18v

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Screen scratched on n/s by wiper blade

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,712 miles (+18,790)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    185,712 miles
    Test number
    251974472663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened COIL SPRING HOUSING (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING HOUSING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass166,922 miles (+8,465)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,922 miles
    Test number
    377521429516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,457 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,457 miles
    Test number
    704861847007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,001 miles (+9,815)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,001 miles
    Test number
    788484447794
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,186 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,186 miles
    Test number
    812293635157
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicater light on pads look ok

  6. Fail148,172 miles (+7,862)2 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,172 miles
    Test number
    968085155957
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working come on when headlight tapped recomend bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicater light on pads look ok

  7. Pass140,310 miles (+6,797)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,310 miles
    Test number
    258360935175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad warning wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Bottle (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass133,513 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,513 miles
    Test number
    643110971116
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 5yrs old
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and both rears 3mm -255/55/18v
    • AdvisoryScreen scratched on n/s by wiper blade

  9. Fail133,428 miles (+6,532)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,428 miles
    Test number
    906285710419
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 5yrs old
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and both rears 3mm -255/55/18v
    • AdvisoryScreen scratched on n/s by wiper blade

  10. Pass126,896 miles (+10,776)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,896 miles
    Test number
    557921627200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,120 miles (+12,015)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,120 miles
    Test number
    755769884508
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass104,105 miles (+10,855)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,105 miles
    Test number
    268777290345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,250 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    496808802544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,517 miles (+14,423)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,517 miles
    Test number
    265074150749
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass78,094 miles (+12,220)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,094 miles
    Test number
    900212677129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,874 miles (+12,386)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,874 miles
    Test number
    218131434207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,488 miles
    Test number
    377894133445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HDD

Does L8 HDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HDD is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 HDD?
The MOT on L8 HDD is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HDD done?
L8 HDD was recorded at 185,712 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 10,747 miles a year.
Has L8 HDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HDD has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 HDD 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 HDD find?
L8 HDD passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring housing, and 3 more.

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