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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,999 cc

LA55 APUMOT history

LA55 APU is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 150,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

LA55 APU black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2024
Mileage
150,943 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 APU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 APU was last recorded at 150,943 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 9,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,468 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
9,475 miles
Average per year
9,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,943 miles
  • 2022 – 141,468 miles
  • 2021 – 135,741 miles
  • 2020 – 129,417 miles
  • 2019 – 113,443 miles
  • 2018 – 97,822 miles
  • 2017 – 80,386 miles
  • 2016 – 68,048 miles
  • 2015 – 58,957 miles
  • 2014 – 56,869 miles
  • 2013 – 55,710 miles
  • 2012 – 49,627 miles
  • 2011 – 41,192 miles
  • 2010 – 35,078 miles
  • 2009 – 27,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,943 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Child seat fitted O/S/R and N/S/R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,943 miles (+9,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,943 miles
    Test number
    266983971751
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass141,468 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,468 miles
    Test number
    519903961850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail141,465 miles (+5,724)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,465 miles
    Test number
    270946124696
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,741 miles (+6,324)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,741 miles
    Test number
    936256994438
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass129,417 miles (+15,974)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,417 miles
    Test number
    409917409276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,443 miles (+15,621)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,443 miles
    Test number
    240911020252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,822 miles (+17,436)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,822 miles
    Test number
    157283877985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    80,386 miles
    Test number
    623474646752
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted O/S/R and N/S/R
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail80,386 miles (+12,338)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,386 miles
    Test number
    606674809680
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted O/S/R and N/S/R
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass68,048 miles (+9,091)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,048 miles
    Test number
    232964275240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,957 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,957 miles
    Test number
    148363415005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,869 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    515355894043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,710 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    388956143300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,627 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    466699042376
    • NoteNsr tyre has a nail in

  15. Fail49,627 miles (+8,435)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,627 miles
    Test number
    547309942399
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNsr tyre has a nail in

  16. Pass41,192 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    409852171119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,078 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,078 miles
    Test number
    434843670186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,651 miles
    Test number
    754636079115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 APU

Does LA55 APU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 APU expired on 20 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 APU?
The MOT on LA55 APU expired on 20 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 APU done?
LA55 APU was recorded at 150,943 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 9,092 miles a year.
Has LA55 APU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 APU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LA55 APU 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 LA55 APU find?
LA55 APU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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