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Volkswagen Touareg

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 4,921 cc

R50 DYBMOT history

R50 DYB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 128,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

R50 DYB blue Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
128,839 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,921 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DYB was last recorded at 128,839 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 1,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,159 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,680 miles
Average per year
7,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,839 miles
  • 2024 – 127,159 miles
  • 2022 – 124,187 miles
  • 2021 – 120,788 miles
  • 2020 – 116,103 miles
  • 2018 – 114,199 miles
  • 2017 – 109,632 miles
  • 2016 – 100,563 miles
  • 2015 – 89,319 miles
  • 2014 – 75,226 miles
  • 2013 – 62,453 miles
  • 2012 – 47,349 miles
  • 2011 – 30,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,839 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,839 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    603245893938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,159 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,159 miles
    Test number
    616815000685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,187 miles (+3,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,187 miles
    Test number
    204189644505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,788 miles (+4,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,788 miles
    Test number
    798961692946
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,103 miles (+1,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,103 miles
    Test number
    968254919360
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,199 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,199 miles
    Test number
    984796628058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,632 miles (+9,069)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,632 miles
    Test number
    821646614983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,563 miles (+229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,563 miles
    Test number
    395349324369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  9. Fail100,334 miles (+11,015)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,334 miles
    Test number
    148459956476
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  10. Pass89,319 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,319 miles
    Test number
    652733684732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail89,319 miles (+14,093)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,319 miles
    Test number
    958385741691
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s front Tyre has sidewall damage

  12. Pass75,226 miles (+12,773)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    108457864113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,453 miles (+15,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,453 miles
    Test number
    657787373193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Pass47,349 miles (+16,428)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,349 miles
    Test number
    419807072158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteFront brake discs showing signs of wear

  15. Pass30,921 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,921 miles
    Test number
    718087581153
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs showing signs of wear

Questions about R50 DYB

Does R50 DYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R50 DYB expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R50 DYB?
The MOT on R50 DYB expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R50 DYB done?
R50 DYB was recorded at 128,839 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 7,227 miles a year.
Has R50 DYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DYB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on R50 DYB 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 R50 DYB find?
R50 DYB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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