Volkswagen Touran
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L8 PHBMOT history
L8 PHB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Touran first used on 23 Feb 2009. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 168,172 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 168,172 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,300 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 PHB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Touran
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 23 Feb 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 PHB was last recorded at 168,172 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 8,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 159,914 miles · 14 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,258 miles
- Average per year
- 10,300 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,172 miles
- 2024 – 159,914 miles
- 2023 – 150,494 miles
- 2022 – 139,388 miles
- 2021 – 127,003 miles
- 2020 – 119,346 miles
- 2019 – 109,476 miles
- 2018 – 96,210 miles
- 2017 – 83,834 miles
- 2016 – 72,253 miles
- 2015 – 61,678 miles
- 2014 – 51,471 miles
- 2013 – 43,324 miles
- 2012 – 33,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,172 miles
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,172 miles (+8,258)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 168,172 miles
- Test number
- 614174465925
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,914 miles (+9,420)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 159,914 miles
- Test number
- 965534206778
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,494 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 150,494 miles
- Test number
- 860816069893
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail150,491 miles (+11,103)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,491 miles
- Test number
- 610631133864
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,388 miles (+12,385)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 139,388 miles
- Test number
- 261798713527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass127,003 miles (+7,657)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 127,003 miles
- Test number
- 751587479469
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,346 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 119,346 miles
- Test number
- 703478485877
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail119,326 miles (+9,850)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,326 miles
- Test number
- 548071482908
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,476 miles (+13,266)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 109,476 miles
- Test number
- 928373257196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,210 miles (+12,376)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 96,210 miles
- Test number
- 301090490451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,834 miles (+11,581)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 83,834 miles
- Test number
- 401775060909
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper sidelight dull
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
- AdvisoryHandbrake stiff in operation
Pass72,253 miles (+10,575)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 72,253 miles
- Test number
- 306149610651
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bold on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass61,678 miles (+10,207)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 61,678 miles
- Test number
- 118138925077
- 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)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteHandbrake stiff in operation
Pass51,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 51,471 miles
- Test number
- 609604124088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,471 miles (+8,147)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,471 miles
- Test number
- 739433824090
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass43,324 miles (+10,230)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 43,324 miles
- Test number
- 585885023066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,094 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 33,094 miles
- Test number
- 127462332411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSmall cut o/s/f tyre sidewall
Questions about L8 PHB
- Does L8 PHB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 PHB expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 PHB?
- The MOT on L8 PHB expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 PHB done?
- L8 PHB was recorded at 168,172 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 10,300 miles a year.
- Has L8 PHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 PHB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on L8 PHB 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 PHB find?
- L8 PHB passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer.; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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