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Volkswagen Touran

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LR08 GXUMOT history

LR08 GXU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Touran first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LR08 GXU grey Volkswagen Touran – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,671 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touran
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GXU was last recorded at 99,671 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,210 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,461 miles
Average per year
4,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,671 miles
  • 2024 – 98,210 miles
  • 2023 – 94,428 miles
  • 2022 – 91,051 miles
  • 2021 – 85,614 miles
  • 2020 – 82,654 miles
  • 2019 – 76,085 miles
  • 2018 – 68,387 miles
  • 2017 – 61,834 miles
  • 2016 – 55,688 miles
  • 2015 – 52,594 miles
  • 2014 – 51,533 miles
  • 2013 – 45,398 miles
  • 2012 – 37,177 miles
  • 2011 – 28,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,671 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • 25% Brake imbalance rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,671 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,671 miles
    Test number
    791268803165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,210 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,210 miles
    Test number
    568491335475
    • Advisory25% Brake imbalance rear axle
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,209 miles (+3,781)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    592045326956
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Advisory25% Brake imbalance rear axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + offside rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,428 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    781385947518
    • AdvisoryFront bumper trim insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRoughness in parking brake operation
    • AdvisoryService light is on
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail94,428 miles (+3,377)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    192688995960
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper trim insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRoughness in parking brake operation
    • AdvisoryService light is on
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,051 miles (+5,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,051 miles
    Test number
    809941799783
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoughness in parking brake operation
    • AdvisorySmell of diesel vapour in engine bay
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,614 miles
    Test number
    762617570496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,614 miles (+2,960)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,614 miles
    Test number
    536331471241
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass82,654 miles (+6,569)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,654 miles
    Test number
    835394426637
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light inoperative
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions are high
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass76,085 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,085 miles
    Test number
    208906506572
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot should be empty for MOT inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions are high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail76,085 miles (+7,698)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,085 miles
    Test number
    651546498613
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot should be empty for MOT inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass68,387 miles (+6,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,387 miles
    Test number
    525257055077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass61,834 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,834 miles
    Test number
    719008506826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,688 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,688 miles
    Test number
    707584331088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,043 miles
    Test number
    426603696871
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail54,043 miles (+1,449)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,043 miles
    Test number
    635276102453
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass52,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    706300125059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,594 miles (+1,061)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    118407815007
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  19. Pass51,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    276444404052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,533 miles (+6,135)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    626184204049
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn, n/s/r has a nail

  21. Pass45,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,398 miles
    Test number
    988895903038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail45,397 miles (+8,220)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,397 miles
    Test number
    478755703011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail37,177 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    748608922000
    • Repaired at testNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass37,177 miles (+8,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    937688522006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,746 miles
    Test number
    495780751053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,746 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,746 miles
    Test number
    135950951040
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 GXU

Does LR08 GXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GXU is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GXU?
The MOT on LR08 GXU is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GXU done?
LR08 GXU was recorded at 99,671 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,612 miles a year.
Has LR08 GXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GXU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 GXU 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 LR08 GXU find?
LR08 GXU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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