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Volkswagen Touareg

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,189 cc

LD53 LVTMOT history

LD53 LVT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Touareg first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 154,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,253 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 LVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 LVT was last recorded at 154,253 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,589 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,664 miles
Average per year
6,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,253 miles
  • 2025 – 152,589 miles
  • 2024 – 150,590 miles
  • 2023 – 148,782 miles
  • 2021 – 147,084 miles
  • 2020 – 145,334 miles
  • 2019 – 143,413 miles
  • 2017 – 143,405 miles
  • 2016 – 135,682 miles
  • 2015 – 128,305 miles
  • 2014 – 117,834 miles
  • 2013 – 107,203 miles
  • 2012 – 93,132 miles
  • 2011 – 84,828 miles
  • 2010 – 74,167 miles
  • 2009 – 64,009 miles
  • 2008 – 53,100 miles
  • 2007 – 41,456 miles
  • 2006 – 30,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,253 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,253 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,253 miles
    Test number
    971123360321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,589 miles (+83)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    152,589 miles
    Test number
    418389080959
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail152,506 miles (+1,916)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,506 miles
    Test number
    399768590875
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass150,590 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,590 miles
    Test number
    693540960266
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK DAMAGE

  5. Fail150,579 miles (+1,797)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,579 miles
    Test number
    971589929704
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK DAMAGE

  6. Pass148,782 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    148,782 miles
    Test number
    629648720202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail148,778 miles (+1,694)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,778 miles
    Test number
    792824239699
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass147,084 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,084 miles
    Test number
    488630904109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail147,078 miles (+4)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,078 miles
    Test number
    988149167106
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail147,074 miles (+1,740)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,074 miles
    Test number
    160823782669
    • MajorEmissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working on the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass145,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,334 miles
    Test number
    794016372337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail145,334 miles (+1,921)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,334 miles
    Test number
    897836977873
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass143,413 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,413 miles
    Test number
    471149477969
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  14. Fail143,413 miles (+8)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,413 miles
    Test number
    696323956430
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  15. Pass143,405 miles (+7,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,405 miles
    Test number
    952154844918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass135,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,682 miles
    Test number
    629671197080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail135,682 miles (+7,377)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,682 miles
    Test number
    210682361096
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass128,305 miles (+10,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,305 miles
    Test number
    179536875122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass117,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    117,834 miles
    Test number
    277285404272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail117,834 miles (+10,631)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,834 miles
    Test number
    758045204256
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass107,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,203 miles
    Test number
    548468923205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,203 miles (+14,071)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,203 miles
    Test number
    517747123261
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  23. Pass93,132 miles (+8,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,132 miles
    Test number
    307476612424
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  24. Pass84,828 miles (+10,661)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    295226831286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,167 miles (+10,158)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,167 miles
    Test number
    494321230220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,009 miles (+10,909)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,009 miles
    Test number
    133622039227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,100 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,100 miles
    Test number
    200235138200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail53,099 miles (+11,643)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,099 miles
    Test number
    553234438225
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • 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)

  29. Pass41,456 miles (+10,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,456 miles
    Test number
    790700537284
    • 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)

  30. Pass30,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,935 miles
    Test number
    951625266291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 LVT

Does LD53 LVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 LVT is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 LVT?
The MOT on LD53 LVT is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 LVT done?
LD53 LVT was recorded at 154,253 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 6,165 miles a year.
Has LD53 LVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 LVT has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 LVT 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 LD53 LVT find?
LD53 LVT passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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