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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

LC53 EYLMOT history

LC53 EYL is a black petrol Volkswagen Touareg first used on 6 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 242,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
242,282 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 EYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
6 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 EYL was last recorded at 242,282 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,779 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
503 miles
Average per year
10,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 242,282 miles
  • 2025 – 241,779 miles
  • 2024 – 229,363 miles
  • 2023 – 222,886 miles
  • 2021 – 217,829 miles
  • 2020 – 210,038 miles
  • 2019 – 203,688 miles
  • 2018 – 196,400 miles
  • 2017 – 188,333 miles
  • 2016 – 180,803 miles
  • 2015 – 175,421 miles
  • 2014 – 168,738 miles
  • 2013 – 159,735 miles
  • 2012 – 152,936 miles
  • 2011 – 137,204 miles
  • 2010 – 119,187 miles
  • 2009 – 92,888 miles
  • 2008 – 62,791 miles
  • 2007 – 33,003 miles
  • 2006 – 27,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,282 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked in centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked in centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,282 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    242,282 miles
    Test number
    306724559368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail241,779 miles (+12,416)2 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,779 miles
    Test number
    756067273531
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass229,363 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    229,363 miles
    Test number
    864446657646
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Fail229,363 miles (+6,477)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,363 miles
    Test number
    276833275692
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Pass222,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    222,886 miles
    Test number
    414209590240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail222,886 miles (+5,057)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,886 miles
    Test number
    199253391451
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass217,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    217,829 miles
    Test number
    240704072857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked in centre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked in centre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail217,829 miles (+2,267)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,829 miles
    Test number
    723655555203
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked in centre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked in centre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass215,562 miles (+5,524)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    215,562 miles
    Test number
    877331114922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass210,038 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    210,038 miles
    Test number
    211331882474
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  11. Fail210,038 miles (+6,350)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,038 miles
    Test number
    852675136395
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront rubber subframe mountings starting to split

  12. Pass203,688 miles (+7,288)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    203,688 miles
    Test number
    195327779527
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met minimum effort (16%)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass196,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    196,400 miles
    Test number
    726191701615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail196,399 miles (+8,066)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,399 miles
    Test number
    326182112989
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass188,333 miles (+7,530)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    188,333 miles
    Test number
    131912621309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wire appears to be touching disc possibly bringing pad warning lamp on dash (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  16. Pass180,803 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    180,803 miles
    Test number
    188117878568
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on dash

  17. Fail180,803 miles (+5,382)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,803 miles
    Test number
    392958284905
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on dash

  18. Pass175,421 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    175,421 miles
    Test number
    768635155105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail175,419 miles (+6,681)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,419 miles
    Test number
    235702755189
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass168,738 miles (+9,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    168,738 miles
    Test number
    936485854152
    • NoteEML LIGHT ON

  21. Pass159,735 miles (+6,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    159,735 miles
    Test number
    616033743188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass152,936 miles (+63)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    152,936 miles
    Test number
    339545832192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail152,873 miles (+15,669)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,873 miles
    Test number
    726722632108
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass137,204 miles (+18,017)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    137,204 miles
    Test number
    549819131166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,187 miles (+26,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    119,187 miles
    Test number
    654888640139
    • 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)

  26. Pass92,888 miles (+30,097)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,888 miles
    Test number
    422295039152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low 2.8mm

  27. Pass62,791 miles (+29,788)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,791 miles
    Test number
    123721658146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,003 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,003 miles
    Test number
    902875347146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass27,539 miles1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,539 miles
    Test number
    240414216266
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteFull under tray fitted to car
    • NoteKids seat loose in back of car

Questions about LC53 EYL

Does LC53 EYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC53 EYL is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC53 EYL?
The MOT on LC53 EYL is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC53 EYL done?
LC53 EYL was recorded at 242,282 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 10,998 miles a year.
Has LC53 EYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 EYL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC53 EYL 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 LC53 EYL find?
LC53 EYL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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