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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS55 AXUMOT history

LS55 AXU is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 7 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LS55 AXU black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
186,046 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 AXU
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
7 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 AXU was last recorded at 186,046 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 7,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,387 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,659 miles
Average per year
7,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,046 miles
  • 2025 – 178,387 miles
  • 2024 – 171,677 miles
  • 2023 – 163,851 miles
  • 2022 – 158,220 miles
  • 2021 – 153,626 miles
  • 2020 – 149,161 miles
  • 2019 – 145,028 miles
  • 2018 – 139,301 miles
  • 2017 – 131,875 miles
  • 2016 – 124,673 miles
  • 2015 – 118,606 miles
  • 2014 – 114,775 miles
  • 2013 – 111,022 miles
  • 2012 – 106,445 miles
  • 2011 – 103,724 miles
  • 2010 – 89,861 miles
  • 2009 – 72,705 miles
  • 2008 – 55,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,046 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,046 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    186,046 miles
    Test number
    826084259312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,387 miles (+6,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,387 miles
    Test number
    578356174112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass171,677 miles (+7,826)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,677 miles
    Test number
    779815788406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,851 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,851 miles
    Test number
    532718333896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,220 miles (+4,594)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,220 miles
    Test number
    276934173316
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass153,626 miles (+4,465)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,626 miles
    Test number
    371530667956
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass149,161 miles (+4,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,161 miles
    Test number
    703484126344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass145,028 miles (+5,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,028 miles
    Test number
    734519552445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
  9. Pass139,301 miles (+7,426)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,301 miles
    Test number
    919354870190
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bearing slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
  10. Pass131,875 miles (+7,202)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,875 miles
    Test number
    729913415728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint just ok at time of test (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  11. Pass124,673 miles (+6,067)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,673 miles
    Test number
    657583925800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint just ok at time of test (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  12. Pass118,606 miles (+3,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,606 miles
    Test number
    274379561639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated only slightly (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated only slightly (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  13. Pass114,775 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    114,775 miles
    Test number
    737101934371
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass113,993 miles (+2,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,993 miles
    Test number
    578122174195
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail111,022 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    568852573126
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass111,022 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    678862673142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,445 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,445 miles
    Test number
    286665872105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    103,724 miles
    Test number
    386607741332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,724 miles (+13,863)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,724 miles
    Test number
    965557341311
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  20. Pass89,861 miles (+17,156)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,861 miles
    Test number
    920805660343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,705 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,705 miles
    Test number
    354877359300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass72,705 miles (+16,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,705 miles
    Test number
    471937759332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass55,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    55,756 miles
    Test number
    473051758437
    • 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)

Questions about LS55 AXU

Does LS55 AXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 AXU is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 AXU?
The MOT on LS55 AXU is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 AXU done?
LS55 AXU was recorded at 186,046 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 7,411 miles a year.
Has LS55 AXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 AXU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on LS55 AXU 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 LS55 AXU find?
LS55 AXU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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