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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,198 cc

LS55 VAUMOT history

LS55 VAU is a black petrol Volkswagen Touareg first used on 7 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

LS55 VAU black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
99,459 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VAU was last recorded at 99,459 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 3,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,644 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,815 miles
Average per year
5,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,459 miles
  • 2023 – 95,644 miles
  • 2022 – 80,449 miles
  • 2021 – 71,762 miles
  • 2020 – 64,770 miles
  • 2019 – 59,523 miles
  • 2018 – 45,031 miles
  • 2016 – 42,331 miles
  • 2014 – 36,142 miles
  • 2013 – 32,445 miles
  • 2012 – 29,526 miles
  • 2011 – 25,539 miles
  • 2010 – 22,847 miles
  • 2009 – 14,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,459 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,459 miles (+3,815)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    467086408427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass95,644 miles (+15,195)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,644 miles
    Test number
    264067620553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,449 miles (+8,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,449 miles
    Test number
    925721051754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass71,762 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,762 miles
    Test number
    173645319227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,770 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,770 miles
    Test number
    611068397975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,523 miles (+9,207)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,523 miles
    Test number
    142074258984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,316 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,316 miles
    Test number
    960108391326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,031 miles (+2,700)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,031 miles
    Test number
    131061113100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass42,331 miles (+2,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    179364646392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  10. Pass39,588 miles (+3,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    39,588 miles
    Test number
    587619627876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  11. Pass36,142 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,142 miles
    Test number
    407858154479
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail36,142 miles (+3,697)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,142 miles
    Test number
    349187154310
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass32,445 miles (+2,919)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,445 miles
    Test number
    455347553409
    • NoteSlight play o/s/f wheel bearing

  14. Pass29,526 miles (+3,987)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,526 miles
    Test number
    169717142376
    • NoteSlight damage to offside door mirror

  15. Pass25,539 miles (+2,692)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,539 miles
    Test number
    196014751316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear discs slightly scored

  16. Pass22,847 miles (+5,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,847 miles
    Test number
    473045560413
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

  17. Pass17,788 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,788 miles
    Test number
    341737400052
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted in engine bay and underside of vehicle n ot allowing full inspection

  18. Fail17,788 miles (+3,678)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,788 miles
    Test number
    512857000079
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NotePlastic covers fitted in engine bay and underside of vehicle n ot allowing full inspection

  19. Pass14,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,110 miles
    Test number
    574746709092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VAU

Does LS55 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 VAU expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VAU?
The MOT on LS55 VAU expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 VAU done?
LS55 VAU was recorded at 99,459 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 5,148 miles a year.
Has LS55 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VAU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on LS55 VAU 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 VAU find?
LS55 VAU passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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