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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,189 cc

LK56 ESUMOT history

LK56 ESU is a black petrol Volkswagen Touareg first used on 6 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

LK56 ESU black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
112,414 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 ESU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,189 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 ESU was last recorded at 112,414 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 3,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,180 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,234 miles
Average per year
5,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,414 miles
  • 2024 – 109,180 miles
  • 2023 – 97,308 miles
  • 2022 – 86,079 miles
  • 2020 – 76,429 miles
  • 2019 – 67,725 miles
  • 2018 – 67,709 miles
  • 2017 – 61,636 miles
  • 2016 – 56,123 miles
  • 2015 – 51,200 miles
  • 2014 – 45,261 miles
  • 2013 – 39,978 miles
  • 2011 – 36,096 miles
  • 2010 – 31,652 miles
  • 2009 – 25,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,414 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,414 miles (+3,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,414 miles
    Test number
    806662281434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass109,180 miles (+11,872)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,180 miles
    Test number
    979836490867
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,308 miles
    Test number
    458566342672
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses would benefit from a polish

  4. Fail97,308 miles (+11,229)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,308 miles
    Test number
    985810983348
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Historic pre tensioner code, suggest check wiring under driver's seat as customer says light comes on occasionally after seat movement (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses would benefit from a polish

  5. Pass86,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    481537440448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,079 miles (+9,650)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    466386132173
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass76,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    545639019299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,429 miles (+8,704)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,429 miles
    Test number
    157437961520
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass67,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    393201088484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,725 miles (+16)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    709103708216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass67,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    926662722202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,709 miles (+6,073)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,709 miles
    Test number
    946505562291
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass61,636 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,636 miles
    Test number
    419955719066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    114983552372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,123 miles (+4,923)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,123 miles
    Test number
    101667249114
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass51,200 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    706738245086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,261 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,261 miles
    Test number
    819007214051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,978 miles (+3,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,978 miles
    Test number
    305495623007
    • 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)

  19. Pass36,096 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,096 miles
    Test number
    335840751370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,652 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,652 miles
    Test number
    403617040348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,281 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,281 miles
    Test number
    732589749325
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

Questions about LK56 ESU

Does LK56 ESU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 ESU expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 ESU?
The MOT on LK56 ESU expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 ESU done?
LK56 ESU was recorded at 112,414 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 5,759 miles a year.
Has LK56 ESU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 ESU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LK56 ESU 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 LK56 ESU find?
LK56 ESU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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