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Volkswagen Touareg

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,461 cc

LS09 VTAMOT history

LS09 VTA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 241,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LS09 VTA blue Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
241,698 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
16,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 VTA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 VTA was last recorded at 241,698 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,689 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
16,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 241,698 miles
  • 2024 – 225,551 miles
  • 2023 – 208,446 miles
  • 2022 – 188,492 miles
  • 2021 – 169,244 miles
  • 2020 – 160,561 miles
  • 2019 – 152,739 miles
  • 2018 – 139,517 miles
  • 2017 – 124,432 miles
  • 2016 – 106,382 miles
  • 2015 – 79,835 miles
  • 2014 – 56,696 miles
  • 2013 – 41,695 miles
  • 2012 – 22,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,698 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Lower radiator coolant hose severely deteoriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,698 miles (+9)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    241,698 miles
    Test number
    876265488541
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail241,689 miles (+16,138)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,689 miles
    Test number
    753863421139
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass225,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    225,551 miles
    Test number
    448119985650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail225,551 miles (+17,105)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,551 miles
    Test number
    334610792289
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass208,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    208,446 miles
    Test number
    311978839319
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail208,443 miles (+19,951)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,443 miles
    Test number
    415065929467
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass188,492 miles (+63)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,492 miles
    Test number
    442404204637
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower radiator coolant hose severely deteoriated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail188,429 miles (+19,185)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,429 miles
    Test number
    207041048422
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust manifold gasket blowing
    • AdvisoryLower radiator coolant hose severely deteoriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass169,244 miles (+8,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,244 miles
    Test number
    160057063329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass160,561 miles (+7,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,561 miles
    Test number
    611230283169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass152,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    152,739 miles
    Test number
    109457439763
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail152,739 miles (+13,222)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,739 miles
    Test number
    102496572882
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass139,517 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,517 miles
    Test number
    424313523061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail139,517 miles (+15,085)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,517 miles
    Test number
    786507302163
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass124,432 miles (+18,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    124,432 miles
    Test number
    188480899052
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass106,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,382 miles
    Test number
    963488491839
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail106,382 miles (+26,547)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,382 miles
    Test number
    647191463009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass79,835 miles (+23,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    357928666246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass56,696 miles (+15,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,696 miles
    Test number
    485726594266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,695 miles (+19,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,695 miles
    Test number
    129307993294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass22,265 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,265 miles
    Test number
    386850632461
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low in centre tread

Questions about LS09 VTA

Does LS09 VTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 VTA is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 VTA?
The MOT on LS09 VTA is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 VTA done?
LS09 VTA was recorded at 241,698 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 16,485 miles a year.
Has LS09 VTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 VTA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 VTA 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 LS09 VTA find?
LS09 VTA passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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