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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,967 cc

LR55 XVBMOT history

LR55 XVB is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 22 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

LR55 XVB black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,200 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 XVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 XVB was last recorded at 129,200 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 4,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,477 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,723 miles
Average per year
5,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,200 miles
  • 2025 – 124,477 miles
  • 2024 – 119,026 miles
  • 2023 – 114,503 miles
  • 2022 – 111,076 miles
  • 2021 – 106,284 miles
  • 2020 – 106,062 miles
  • 2019 – 102,748 miles
  • 2017 – 96,224 miles
  • 2016 – 92,599 miles
  • 2015 – 88,878 miles
  • 2014 – 83,594 miles
  • 2013 – 79,641 miles
  • 2012 – 75,104 miles
  • 2011 – 70,918 miles
  • 2010 – 67,137 miles
  • 2009 – 50,574 miles
  • 2008 – 32,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,200 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear all suspension components corroded and under body surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,200 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,200 miles
    Test number
    470736620940
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,200 miles (+4,723)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,200 miles
    Test number
    967790863322
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,477 miles (+5,451)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,477 miles
    Test number
    648791394555
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside&Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,026 miles
    Test number
    458078320124
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail119,026 miles (+4,523)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,026 miles
    Test number
    483023209470
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass114,503 miles (+3,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,503 miles
    Test number
    838883279509
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Pass111,076 miles (+4,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,076 miles
    Test number
    818247726885
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass106,284 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    904368117597
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension components corroded and under body surface rust
    • AdvisoryAll under trays fitted

  9. Fail106,284 miles (+222)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    797007162195
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension components corroded and under body surface rust
    • AdvisoryAll under trays fitted

  10. Pass106,062 miles (+3,314)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,062 miles
    Test number
    420751050817
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray limitations

  11. Pass102,748 miles (+6,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,748 miles
    Test number
    149916588551
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass96,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,224 miles
    Test number
    197406839760
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail96,224 miles (+3,625)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,224 miles
    Test number
    985018993851
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass92,599 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,599 miles
    Test number
    706839581249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs will need replacement (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre hankook 255/55/18 repairable
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs will need replacement (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail92,523 miles (+3,645)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    895280672908
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushs on wishbones both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs will need replacement (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre hankook 255/55/18 repairable
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs will need replacement (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass88,878 miles (+5,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    889384396666
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass83,594 miles (+3,953)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,594 miles
    Test number
    369251824376
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass79,641 miles (+4,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,641 miles
    Test number
    866014403312
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass75,104 miles (+4,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,104 miles
    Test number
    357725412365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass70,918 miles (+3,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    70,918 miles
    Test number
    407993321459
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,137 miles (+16,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,137 miles
    Test number
    434486500363
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass50,574 miles (+17,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,574 miles
    Test number
    690793029388
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass32,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,952 miles
    Test number
    364956728369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 XVB

Does LR55 XVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 XVB is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 XVB?
The MOT on LR55 XVB is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 XVB done?
LR55 XVB was recorded at 129,200 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,460 miles a year.
Has LR55 XVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 XVB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 XVB 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 XVB find?
LR55 XVB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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