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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

LE57 BABMOT history

LE57 BAB is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LE57 BAB black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,148 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 BAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 BAB was last recorded at 70,148 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,148 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,148 miles
  • 2025 – 59,283 miles
  • 2024 – 56,662 miles
  • 2023 – 54,764 miles
  • 2022 – 50,048 miles
  • 2021 – 48,026 miles
  • 2020 – 46,255 miles
  • 2019 – 42,476 miles
  • 2018 – 35,995 miles
  • 2017 – 30,889 miles
  • 2016 – 24,459 miles
  • 2015 – 18,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,148 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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Fuel tank straps corroded!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General corrosion!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,148 miles
    Test number
    672985960455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,148 miles (+10,865)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,148 miles
    Test number
    847417217920
    • 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))
  3. Pass59,283 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    302426500662
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded!
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion!
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail59,283 miles (+2,621)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,283 miles
    Test number
    497497564500
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded!
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion!
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass56,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    226226100443
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail56,662 miles (+1,898)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    292815598629
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  7. Pass54,764 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,764 miles
    Test number
    618119923231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,763 miles (+4,715)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,763 miles
    Test number
    857482011068
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  9. Pass50,048 miles (+2,022)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    50,048 miles
    Test number
    529466139674
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass48,026 miles (+1,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,026 miles
    Test number
    549439281144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Pass46,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    448303319261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail46,255 miles (+20)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,255 miles
    Test number
    783489523199
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure not located correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail46,235 miles (+3,759)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,235 miles
    Test number
    212417401712
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted engine covers/under-trays fitted covering tested components
  14. Pass42,476 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,476 miles
    Test number
    843320796062
    • AdvisoryFactory engine covers/under trays fitted covering tested components
  15. Fail42,443 miles (+6,448)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,443 miles
    Test number
    519327639115
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFactory engine covers/under trays fitted covering tested components
  16. Pass35,995 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,995 miles
    Test number
    698708484525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,889 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,889 miles
    Test number
    416776705182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,459 miles (+247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,459 miles
    Test number
    454119592444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Fail24,212 miles (+5,610)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,212 miles
    Test number
    561138247908
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass18,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,602 miles
    Test number
    299196403429
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE57 BAB

Does LE57 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 BAB is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 BAB?
The MOT on LE57 BAB is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 BAB done?
LE57 BAB was recorded at 70,148 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,733 miles a year.
Has LE57 BAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 BAB has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 BAB 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 LE57 BAB find?
LE57 BAB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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