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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,198 cc

LS53 EAPMOT history

LS53 EAP is a black petrol Volkswagen Touareg first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2025
Mileage
100,798 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EAP was last recorded at 100,798 miles on 3 Jun 2024, 5,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,623 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,175 miles
Average per year
3,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,798 miles
  • 2023 – 95,623 miles
  • 2022 – 90,937 miles
  • 2021 – 85,515 miles
  • 2020 – 85,258 miles
  • 2019 – 78,388 miles
  • 2018 – 77,362 miles
  • 2017 – 76,021 miles
  • 2016 – 75,103 miles
  • 2015 – 73,729 miles
  • 2014 – 72,694 miles
  • 2013 – 71,732 miles
  • 2012 – 68,659 miles
  • 2011 – 61,974 miles
  • 2010 – 57,544 miles
  • 2009 – 51,112 miles
  • 2008 – 47,307 miles
  • 2007 – 45,906 miles
  • 2006 – 40,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,798 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,798 miles (+5,175)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,798 miles
    Test number
    719055302820
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,623 miles (+4,686)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,623 miles
    Test number
    671300879788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  3. Pass90,937 miles (+5,422)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,937 miles
    Test number
    815767582236
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (lens damage) (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass85,515 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,515 miles
    Test number
    257080460602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,258 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,258 miles
    Test number
    946885167206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,388 miles (+1,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,388 miles
    Test number
    370288699220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,362 miles (+1,341)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,362 miles
    Test number
    979896773685
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass76,021 miles (+918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,021 miles
    Test number
    606250860898
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  9. Pass75,103 miles (+1,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,103 miles
    Test number
    705661629682
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  10. Pass73,729 miles (+1,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,729 miles
    Test number
    702284434011
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  11. Pass72,694 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    817898514397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,732 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,732 miles
    Test number
    669752133305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,659 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    256192532340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,651 miles (+6,677)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    975424202391
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass61,974 miles (+4,430)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    315386701398
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front side view mirror cracked

  16. Pass57,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,544 miles
    Test number
    341409100338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,544 miles (+6,432)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,544 miles
    Test number
    781029500350
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,112 miles (+3,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,112 miles
    Test number
    193368919342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass47,307 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,307 miles
    Test number
    212599018399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,906 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,906 miles
    Test number
    342697597246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,284 miles (+79)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,284 miles
    Test number
    953026006355
    • DangerousNear-side front tyre side-wall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteOff-side rear tyre side-wall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

  22. Fail40,205 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,205 miles
    Test number
    450970606429
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LS53 EAP

Does LS53 EAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EAP expired on 2 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EAP?
The MOT on LS53 EAP expired on 2 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EAP done?
LS53 EAP was recorded at 100,798 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2024, an average of 3,442 miles a year.
Has LS53 EAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EAP has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on LS53 EAP 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 LS53 EAP find?
LS53 EAP passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; brake pad(s) wearing thin all, and 3 more.

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