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Volkswagen Touareg

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,967 cc

LB54 UPNMOT history

LB54 UPN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,244 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 UPN was last recorded at 145,244 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 34,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2014: 51,926 miles, lower than 51,992 miles on 25 Jan 2014.

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
111,019 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
34,225 miles
Average per year
6,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,244 miles
  • 2025 – 111,019 miles
  • 2024 – 100,183 miles
  • 2023 – 95,631 miles
  • 2022 – 90,822 miles
  • 2021 – 85,981 miles
  • 2020 – 79,923 miles
  • 2019 – 73,194 miles
  • 2018 – 66,561 miles
  • 2017 – 60,514 miles
  • 2016 – 58,291 miles
  • 2015 – 54,628 miles
  • 2014 – 51,926 miles
  • 2013 – 49,051 miles
  • 2012 – 43,673 miles
  • 2011 – 39,014 miles
  • 2010 – 34,174 miles
  • 2009 – 27,620 miles
  • 2008 – 20,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,244 miles
  • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEML on
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside wiper blade poor, smears screen.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,244 miles (+34,225)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,244 miles
    Test number
    492542825175
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass111,019 miles (+10,836)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,019 miles
    Test number
    427524878720
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass100,183 miles (+4,552)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,183 miles
    Test number
    540267995403
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings corroded

  4. Pass95,631 miles (+4,809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,631 miles
    Test number
    249696965291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play v slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,822 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    132770889373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail90,822 miles (+4,841)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    160576129126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,981 miles (+6,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,981 miles
    Test number
    357486138708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,923 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,923 miles
    Test number
    613383373775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail79,923 miles (+6,729)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,923 miles
    Test number
    574613844240
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,194 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,194 miles
    Test number
    257803009176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail73,193 miles (+6,632)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,193 miles
    Test number
    793076035541
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass66,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    523527314619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,561 miles (+6,047)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    256723048793
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass60,514 miles (+1,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,514 miles
    Test number
    340976568244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,838 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,838 miles
    Test number
    345625874938
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade poor, smears screen.

  16. Fail58,837 miles (+546)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    727144631661
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Continental Cross Contact 255/55 X R18Y (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel warning light remains on. (3.1.6c)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade poor, smears screen.

  17. Pass58,291 miles (+1,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    320048092783
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm [Continental Crosscontact 255/55 X R18Y].

  18. Pass56,868 miles (+2,240)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    56,868 miles
    Test number
    689179879251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass54,628 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,628 miles
    Test number
    157629315474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,926 miles (-66)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,926 miles
    Test number
    519818324076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,992 miles (+2,941)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,992 miles
    Test number
    547125924047
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  22. Pass49,051 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,051 miles
    Test number
    976490533044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,043 miles (+5,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,043 miles
    Test number
    727126123023
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,673 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    988070122069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,014 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    975998621064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,174 miles
    Test number
    301447320019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,173 miles (+6,553)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,173 miles
    Test number
    163157120071
    • FailureBrake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
    • NoteADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO EXCESS

  28. Pass27,620 miles (+7,147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,620 miles
    Test number
    583519619032
    • NoteADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW NEARSIDE SCRUBBED ON OUTER EDGE

  29. Pass20,473 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,473 miles
    Test number
    932008918022
    • NoteADVISE FRONT AND REAR TYRES SCRUBBED OUT ON OUTER EDGES

Questions about LB54 UPN

Does LB54 UPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 UPN is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UPN?
The MOT on LB54 UPN is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 UPN done?
LB54 UPN was recorded at 145,244 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,934 miles a year.
Has LB54 UPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UPN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 UPN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 UPN find?
LB54 UPN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: brake lever not releasing correctly; headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface, and 2 more.

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