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Volkswagen Touareg

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 4,921 cc

LE03 UPZMOT history

LE03 UPZ is a green diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
134,507 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 UPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,921 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 UPZ was last recorded at 134,507 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 4,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,831 miles · 9 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,676 miles
Average per year
5,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,507 miles
  • 2022 – 129,831 miles
  • 2021 – 124,618 miles
  • 2020 – 118,672 miles
  • 2019 – 112,822 miles
  • 2018 – 107,886 miles
  • 2017 – 102,896 miles
  • 2016 – 99,288 miles
  • 2015 – 94,839 miles
  • 2014 – 89,469 miles
  • 2013 – 81,054 miles
  • 2012 – 74,830 miles
  • 2011 – 68,179 miles
  • 2010 – 63,188 miles
  • 2009 – 58,121 miles
  • 2008 – 51,687 miles
  • 2007 – 48,089 miles
  • 2006 – 41,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,507 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective bushes
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake backing plates corroded.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding failing on all 4 bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,507 miles (+4,676)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,507 miles
    Test number
    247923324136
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective bushes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake backing plates corroded.

  2. Pass129,831 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,831 miles
    Test number
    672471749229
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding failing on all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

  3. Fail129,829 miles (+5,211)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,829 miles
    Test number
    353908640383
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding failing on all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met - 17%

  4. Pass124,618 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,618 miles
    Test number
    125319697328
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in rack pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,617 miles (+5,945)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,617 miles
    Test number
    680876443695
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in rack pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,672 miles (+5,850)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,672 miles
    Test number
    439890795224
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,822 miles
    Test number
    304692031657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail112,822 miles (+4,936)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,822 miles
    Test number
    256039794641
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass107,886 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    669696852153
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail107,885 miles (+4,989)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,885 miles
    Test number
    955502215792
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,896 miles
    Test number
    263442001727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  12. Fail102,895 miles (+3,607)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,895 miles
    Test number
    243615372667
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  13. Pass99,288 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    886398532028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,839 miles (+5,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,839 miles
    Test number
    258759515861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight brake bind

  15. Pass89,469 miles (+8,415)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,469 miles
    Test number
    497534714417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass81,054 miles (+6,224)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,054 miles
    Test number
    376104033263
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePark brake foot lever return spring weak
    • NoteSurface rust on rear discs

  17. Pass74,830 miles (+6,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,830 miles
    Test number
    369385182289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass68,179 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,179 miles
    Test number
    115283791168
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteREAR TYRE CHECK 2000 MILES

  19. Fail68,179 miles (+4,991)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,179 miles
    Test number
    547543391113
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteREAR TYRE CHECK 2000 MILES

  20. Pass63,188 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,188 miles
    Test number
    150696990133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,121 miles (+6,434)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,121 miles
    Test number
    130262809209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,687 miles
    Test number
    972664438254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,687 miles (+3,598)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,687 miles
    Test number
    472532638268
    • FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  24. Pass48,089 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,089 miles
    Test number
    182025637235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,572 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,572 miles
    Test number
    730520957169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    41,858 miles
    Test number
    744450366126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE03 UPZ

Does LE03 UPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 UPZ expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 UPZ?
The MOT on LE03 UPZ expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 UPZ done?
LE03 UPZ was recorded at 134,507 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 5,296 miles a year.
Has LE03 UPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 UPZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LE03 UPZ 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 LE03 UPZ find?
LE03 UPZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 8 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four; front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; gearbox mounting defective bushes, and 5 more.

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