Volkswagen Touareg
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
LR55 BFAMOT history
LR55 BFA is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,893 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 180,893 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 BFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Touareg
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 BFA was last recorded at 180,893 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 180,695 miles · 24 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 198 miles
- Average per year
- 9,542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 180,893 miles
- 2023 – 168,747 miles
- 2022 – 157,862 miles
- 2021 – 145,373 miles
- 2020 – 135,468 miles
- 2019 – 126,006 miles
- 2018 – 111,268 miles
- 2017 – 94,530 miles
- 2016 – 90,046 miles
- 2015 – 84,094 miles
- 2014 – 76,479 miles
- 2013 – 69,459 miles
- 2012 – 61,955 miles
- 2011 – 53,709 miles
- 2010 – 46,041 miles
- 2009 – 37,650 miles
- 2008 – 28,013 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,893 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Both blade smearing screen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,893 miles (+198)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 180,893 miles
- Test number
- 149547493198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail180,695 miles (+11,948)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,695 miles
- Test number
- 407713521776
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,747 miles (+10,885)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 168,747 miles
- Test number
- 913755158154
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,862 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 157,862 miles
- Test number
- 229835284982
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,862 miles (+12,489)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,862 miles
- Test number
- 644516741066
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,373 miles (+9,905)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 145,373 miles
- Test number
- 465515783208
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner arm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,468 miles (+169)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 135,468 miles
- Test number
- 640413328968
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail135,299 miles (+9,293)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,299 miles
- Test number
- 641569809585
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,006 miles (+14,738)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 126,006 miles
- Test number
- 137372076134
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak!!
Pass111,268 miles (+53)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 111,268 miles
- Test number
- 764118922952
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail111,215 miles (+16,685)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,215 miles
- Test number
- 556110508605
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,530 miles (+67)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 94,530 miles
- Test number
- 680352205298
- AdvisoryBoth blade smearing screen
Fail94,463 miles (+4,417)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,463 miles
- Test number
- 707069371136
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBoth blade smearing screen
- AdvisoryBoth front indicators faded
Pass90,046 miles (+5,952)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 90,046 miles
- Test number
- 623796855391
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass84,094 miles (+7,615)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 84,094 miles
- Test number
- 879379940721
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Pass76,479 miles (+7,020)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 76,479 miles
- Test number
- 379451314375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,459 miles (+7,504)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 69,459 miles
- Test number
- 877762413311
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,955 miles (+8,246)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 61,955 miles
- Test number
- 507696002384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,709 miles (+7,668)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 53,709 miles
- Test number
- 167735501328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,041 miles (+8,391)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 46,041 miles
- Test number
- 244956100373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,650 miles (+9,637)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 37,650 miles
- Test number
- 324007989295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 28,013 miles
- Test number
- 792688868279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 BFA
- Does LR55 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR55 BFA expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 BFA?
- The MOT on LR55 BFA expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR55 BFA done?
- LR55 BFA was recorded at 180,893 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 9,542 miles a year.
- Has LR55 BFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 BFA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR55 BFA 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 LR55 BFA find?
- LR55 BFA passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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