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Volkswagen Touareg

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

L8 VYKMOT history

L8 VYK is a white diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 157,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L8 VYK white Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
157,637 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VYK was last recorded at 157,637 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 6,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,695 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,942 miles
Average per year
13,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,637 miles
  • 2025 – 150,695 miles
  • 2024 – 144,398 miles
  • 2023 – 137,656 miles
  • 2022 – 121,015 miles
  • 2021 – 99,862 miles
  • 2020 – 80,039 miles
  • 2019 – 70,382 miles
  • 2018 – 54,631 miles
  • 2017 – 34,857 miles
  • 2016 – 25,049 miles
  • 2015 – 12,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,637 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,637 miles (+6,942)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    157,637 miles
    Test number
    539212893772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,695 miles (+6,297)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,695 miles
    Test number
    605761115020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass144,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,398 miles
    Test number
    345717631061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Fail144,398 miles (+6,742)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,398 miles
    Test number
    484347893352
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass137,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,656 miles
    Test number
    628943920638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,656 miles (+16,641)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,656 miles
    Test number
    263272292009
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both headlights (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass121,015 miles (+21,153)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,015 miles
    Test number
    530023145797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,862 miles (+19,823)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,862 miles
    Test number
    814814100243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,039 miles
    Test number
    466898708923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,039 miles (+9,657)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,039 miles
    Test number
    208174668912
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass70,382 miles (+15,751)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,382 miles
    Test number
    542025224493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,631 miles (+19,774)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,631 miles
    Test number
    567766053018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,857 miles (+9,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,857 miles
    Test number
    232203529336
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass25,049 miles (+12,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,049 miles
    Test number
    556799010024
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test.
  15. Pass12,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    12,966 miles
    Test number
    306795615215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 VYK

Does L8 VYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VYK is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VYK?
The MOT on L8 VYK is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VYK done?
L8 VYK was recorded at 157,637 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 13,161 miles a year.
Has L8 VYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VYK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 VYK 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 VYK find?
L8 VYK passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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