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Volkswagen Touareg

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LX55 ZBJMOT history

LX55 ZBJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 17 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

LX55 ZBJ black Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2024
Mileage
134,971 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 ZBJ
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
17 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 ZBJ was last recorded at 134,971 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 2,098 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2009: 46,121 miles, lower than 47,723 miles on 17 Nov 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,873 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,098 miles
Average per year
5,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,971 miles
  • 2023 – 132,873 miles
  • 2022 – 129,200 miles
  • 2021 – 124,391 miles
  • 2020 – 121,745 miles
  • 2019 – 117,834 miles
  • 2018 – 117,828 miles
  • 2017 – 112,879 miles
  • 2016 – 108,718 miles
  • 2015 – 104,717 miles
  • 2014 – 100,010 miles
  • 2013 – 92,319 miles
  • 2012 – 81,654 miles
  • 2011 – 71,237 miles
  • 2010 – 63,438 miles
  • 2009 – 46,121 miles
  • 2008 – 47,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,971 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,971 miles (+2,098)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,971 miles
    Test number
    640959345391
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass132,873 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    132,873 miles
    Test number
    664009957989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail132,767 miles (+3,567)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,767 miles
    Test number
    312658011915
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass129,200 miles (+4,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,200 miles
    Test number
    407385200155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged multiple damage - advise replacement -asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass124,391 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,391 miles
    Test number
    944583741311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,745 miles
    Test number
    778408260233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,745 miles (+3,911)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,745 miles
    Test number
    624059526230
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,834 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,834 miles
    Test number
    175542484099
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  9. Fail117,828 miles (+4,949)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,828 miles
    Test number
    993799470056
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  10. Pass112,879 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    112,879 miles
    Test number
    356033760364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,718 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    108,718 miles
    Test number
    653709702537
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail108,714 miles (+3,997)1 dangerous5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    289240881244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass104,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,717 miles
    Test number
    546543965106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,717 miles (+4,707)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,717 miles
    Test number
    356223165173
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  15. Pass100,010 miles (+7,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,010 miles
    Test number
    618941344161
    • 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)

  16. Fail92,319 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,319 miles
    Test number
    336956063098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass92,319 miles (+10,665)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,319 miles
    Test number
    805866263035
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail81,654 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,654 miles
    Test number
    506174122118
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  19. Pass81,654 miles (+10,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,654 miles
    Test number
    819244822141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  20. Pass71,237 miles (+7,799)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,237 miles
    Test number
    495361831158
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs are corroded around the edges
    • NoteFront discs are lipped and wearing low
    • NoteFront wipers (both) smear the windscreen
    • NoteRear center seat belt slow to retract
    • NoteRear reg plate slightly insecure

  21. Pass63,438 miles (+17,317)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,438 miles
    Test number
    284252540424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,121 miles (-1,602)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,121 miles
    Test number
    272643039426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,723 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,723 miles
    Test number
    812772228315
    • NotePlastic covers prevented full vehicle inspection.

Questions about LX55 ZBJ

Does LX55 ZBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 ZBJ expired on 6 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 ZBJ?
The MOT on LX55 ZBJ expired on 6 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 ZBJ done?
LX55 ZBJ was recorded at 134,971 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 5,726 miles a year.
Has LX55 ZBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 ZBJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LX55 ZBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 ZBJ find?
LX55 ZBJ failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside stop lamp(s) not working; offside headlamp lens seriously defective, and 1 more.

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