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Volkswagen Touareg

Silver · Diesel · 2005

LA55 XGDMOT history

LA55 XGD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 112,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

LA55 XGD silver Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2025
Mileage
112,919 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 XGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 XGD was last recorded at 112,919 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 6,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2016: 62,805 miles, lower than 103,901 miles on 5 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,914 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,005 miles
Average per year
1,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,919 miles
  • 2023 – 106,914 miles
  • 2022 – 99,579 miles
  • 2021 – 91,324 miles
  • 2020 – 84,822 miles
  • 2019 – 77,755 miles
  • 2018 – 75,842 miles
  • 2017 – 63,950 miles
  • 2016 – 62,805 miles
  • 2015 – 103,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,919 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,919 miles (+6,005)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,919 miles
    Test number
    569498143991
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass106,914 miles (+7,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,914 miles
    Test number
    676852523327
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass99,579 miles (+8,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,579 miles
    Test number
    610545927586
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass91,324 miles (+6,502)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,324 miles
    Test number
    609313746669
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,822 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    944394993370
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail84,822 miles (+7,067)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    159510555710
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,755 miles (+1,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    845915950886
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    425291342916
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWiper smeary

  9. Fail75,842 miles (+11,892)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    539337711162
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWiper smeary

  10. Pass63,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,950 miles
    Test number
    659322713677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail63,950 miles (+1,145)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,950 miles
    Test number
    847824153877
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass62,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,805 miles
    Test number
    904911710990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,805 miles (-41,096)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,805 miles
    Test number
    943489242852
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass103,901 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,901 miles
    Test number
    441269658085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,900 miles (+963)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,900 miles
    Test number
    211868840578
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  16. Pass102,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,937 miles
    Test number
    415021505113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 XGD

Does LA55 XGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 XGD expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 XGD?
The MOT on LA55 XGD expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 XGD done?
LA55 XGD was recorded at 112,919 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 1,032 miles a year.
Has LA55 XGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 XGD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LA55 XGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA55 XGD find?
LA55 XGD passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen wiper blade defective; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs, and 4 more.

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