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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,967 cc

LB05 LAOMOT history

LB05 LAO is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
138,531 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 LAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 LAO was last recorded at 138,531 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2018: 90,748 miles, lower than 96,889 miles on 4 Jun 2018.

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
138,527 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,531 miles
  • 2024 – 133,636 miles
  • 2023 – 124,508 miles
  • 2022 – 118,075 miles
  • 2021 – 109,279 miles
  • 2020 – 106,341 miles
  • 2019 – 101,949 miles
  • 2018 – 90,748 miles
  • 2017 – 74,038 miles
  • 2016 – 64,719 miles
  • 2015 – 60,044 miles
  • 2014 – 54,398 miles
  • 2013 – 49,828 miles
  • 2012 – 44,702 miles
  • 2011 – 39,857 miles
  • 2010 – 33,268 miles
  • 2009 – 27,735 miles
  • 2008 – 23,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,531 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,531 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    138,531 miles
    Test number
    514968596252
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,527 miles (+138)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,527 miles
    Test number
    825589425477
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail138,389 miles (+4,753)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,389 miles
    Test number
    378415540395
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,636 miles (+608)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,636 miles
    Test number
    114146713257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,028 miles (+8,520)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,028 miles
    Test number
    321659521864
    • 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,508 miles (+150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,508 miles
    Test number
    911056418399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail124,358 miles (+6,283)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,358 miles
    Test number
    793924568777
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass118,075 miles (+8,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,075 miles
    Test number
    917598318559
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper arm and linkage worn

  9. Pass109,279 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,279 miles
    Test number
    864712972772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,199 miles (+2,858)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    671463426861
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass106,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,341 miles
    Test number
    856436562724
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail106,341 miles (+4,392)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,341 miles
    Test number
    190961312417
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass101,949 miles (+11,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,949 miles
    Test number
    187966761560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass90,748 miles (-6,141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,748 miles
    Test number
    309926614891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,889 miles (+22,851)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    354229677249
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass74,038 miles (+9,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,038 miles
    Test number
    142551919179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass64,719 miles (+4,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    279370570022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass60,044 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,044 miles
    Test number
    877219845168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,398 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,398 miles
    Test number
    547235654100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,828 miles (+5,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,828 miles
    Test number
    519545653148
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass44,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    929576162191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,702 miles (+4,845)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,702 miles
    Test number
    908505862191
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass39,857 miles (+6,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    456567451100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass33,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,268 miles
    Test number
    264618860401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,268 miles (+5,533)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,268 miles
    Test number
    193308460154
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  26. Pass27,735 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,735 miles
    Test number
    270067579144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,772 miles
    Test number
    203050288451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 LAO

Does LB05 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 LAO is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 LAO?
The MOT on LB05 LAO is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 LAO done?
LB05 LAO was recorded at 138,531 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,593 miles a year.
Has LB05 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 LAO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 LAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 LAO find?
LB05 LAO passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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