Volkswagen EOS
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
LOU 163MOT history
LOU 163 is a blue diesel Volkswagen EOS first used on 27 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 110,213 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 110,213 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,615 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LOU 163
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- EOS
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LOU 163 was last recorded at 110,213 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 4,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,589 miles · 18 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,624 miles
- Average per year
- 6,615 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,213 miles
- 2025 – 105,589 miles
- 2024 – 95,767 miles
- 2023 – 89,743 miles
- 2022 – 83,463 miles
- 2021 – 78,487 miles
- 2020 – 74,616 miles
- 2019 – 68,300 miles
- 2018 – 61,842 miles
- 2017 – 53,740 miles
- 2016 – 43,911 miles
- 2015 – 39,515 miles
- 2014 – 32,524 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,213 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,213 miles (+4,624)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 110,213 miles
- Test number
- 841456422231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,589 miles (+9,822)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 105,589 miles
- Test number
- 835063995673
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass95,767 miles (+6,024)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 95,767 miles
- Test number
- 102500147457
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,743 miles (+6,280)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 89,743 miles
- Test number
- 872442511020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,463 miles (+4,976)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 83,463 miles
- Test number
- 887743448728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,487 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 78,487 miles
- Test number
- 964896140175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,453 miles (+3,837)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,453 miles
- Test number
- 988928556837
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Pass74,616 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 74,616 miles
- Test number
- 963481772896
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail74,606 miles (+6,306)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,606 miles
- Test number
- 123692296273
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass68,300 miles (+6,458)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 68,300 miles
- Test number
- 818949580457
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass61,842 miles (+20)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 61,842 miles
- Test number
- 176984099474
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rears (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail61,822 miles (+8,082)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,822 miles
- Test number
- 325423320178
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two stone chips (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rears (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass53,740 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 53,740 miles
- Test number
- 137085192293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail53,740 miles (+9,829)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,740 miles
- Test number
- 927831757133
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension retaining device missing Hub pinch bolt (2.5.A.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,911 miles
- Test number
- 804345633941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,911 miles (+4,396)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,911 miles
- Test number
- 490432884581
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass39,515 miles (+6,991)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 39,515 miles
- Test number
- 735765075137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,524 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 32,524 miles
- Test number
- 569869194113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,524 miles (+4,839)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,524 miles
- Test number
- 795389694176
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass27,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 27,685 miles
- Test number
- 769360714001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LOU 163
- What vehicle is registration LOU 163 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show LOU 163 on a blue diesel Volkswagen EOS first used on 27 Jan 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does LOU 163 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LOU 163 is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LOU 163?
- The MOT on LOU 163 is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LOU 163 done?
- LOU 163 was recorded at 110,213 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,615 miles a year.
- Has LOU 163 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LOU 163 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on LOU 163 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 LOU 163 find?
- LOU 163 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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