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Volkswagen Touareg

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,198 cc

LS53 EDRMOT history

LS53 EDR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Touareg first used on 14 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,369 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EDR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EDR was last recorded at 171,369 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 4,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,893 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,476 miles
Average per year
7,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,369 miles
  • 2024 – 166,893 miles
  • 2023 – 161,938 miles
  • 2022 – 156,199 miles
  • 2020 – 145,960 miles
  • 2019 – 141,178 miles
  • 2018 – 132,662 miles
  • 2017 – 125,679 miles
  • 2016 – 118,057 miles
  • 2015 – 109,640 miles
  • 2014 – 98,721 miles
  • 2013 – 89,223 miles
  • 2012 – 80,139 miles
  • 2011 – 71,780 miles
  • 2010 – 60,123 miles
  • 2009 – 51,306 miles
  • 2008 – 43,680 miles
  • 2006 – 31,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,369 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,369 miles (+4,476)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,369 miles
    Test number
    326891462410
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,893 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    166,893 miles
    Test number
    479274149122
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre o/s/f and n/s/r
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail166,890 miles (+4,952)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,890 miles
    Test number
    413054427189
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre o/s/f and n/s/r
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass161,938 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,938 miles
    Test number
    223666709739
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail161,930 miles (+5,731)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,930 miles
    Test number
    191518845684
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass156,199 miles (+10,239)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,199 miles
    Test number
    667368505778
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing but still operational
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass145,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,960 miles
    Test number
    943846765176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,960 miles (+4,782)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,960 miles
    Test number
    914719178700
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass141,178 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,178 miles
    Test number
    692928981987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,168 miles (+8,506)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,168 miles
    Test number
    698249811569
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,662 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,662 miles
    Test number
    879504480580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,679 miles (+7,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    125,679 miles
    Test number
    418624028216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass118,057 miles (+8,417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,057 miles
    Test number
    697363020163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass109,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,640 miles
    Test number
    986710328839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,640 miles (+10,919)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,640 miles
    Test number
    407285880604
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass98,721 miles (+9,498)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,721 miles
    Test number
    198069154050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCover around rear seat belt stalk missing

  17. Pass89,223 miles (+9,084)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,223 miles
    Test number
    315528613093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,139 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    408536022020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,780 miles (+11,657)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,780 miles
    Test number
    927470521023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    972115510054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,123 miles (+8,817)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    970633210005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass51,306 miles (+7,626)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,306 miles
    Test number
    953146219060
    • NoteFront tyres worn to 2.5 / 3 ml on inner edge

  23. Pass43,680 miles (+11,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,680 miles
    Test number
    170526918465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass31,783 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,783 miles
    Test number
    694806806353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,774 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,774 miles
    Test number
    104834606370
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Questions about LS53 EDR

Does LS53 EDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 EDR is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EDR?
The MOT on LS53 EDR is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 EDR done?
LS53 EDR was recorded at 171,369 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,335 miles a year.
Has LS53 EDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EDR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS53 EDR 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 EDR find?
LS53 EDR passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust mounting defective; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s, and 2 more.

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