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Volkswagen Touareg

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc

S5 XCMMOT history

S5 XCM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 28 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 229,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

S5 XCM silver Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2026
Mileage
229,926 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 XCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 XCM was last recorded at 229,926 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,908 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
11,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 229,926 miles
  • 2024 – 221,828 miles
  • 2023 – 215,296 miles
  • 2021 – 211,914 miles
  • 2020 – 196,188 miles
  • 2019 – 175,072 miles
  • 2018 – 159,859 miles
  • 2017 – 146,934 miles
  • 2016 – 136,201 miles
  • 2015 – 117,837 miles
  • 2014 – 100,610 miles
  • 2013 – 85,174 miles
  • 2012 – 76,492 miles
  • 2011 – 67,681 miles
  • 2010 – 59,372 miles
  • 2009 – 44,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,926 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • All fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Two fuel tank straps broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine water leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,926 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    229,926 miles
    Test number
    112598825391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail229,908 miles (+8,080)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,908 miles
    Test number
    749500914423
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass221,828 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    221,828 miles
    Test number
    962859639023
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryTwo fuel tank straps broken

  4. Fail221,810 miles (+6,514)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,810 miles
    Test number
    166056749310
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll fuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryTwo fuel tank straps broken

  5. Pass215,296 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    215,296 miles
    Test number
    763094287110
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine water leak
    • AdvisoryHandbrake needs attention soon

  6. Fail215,293 miles (+3,379)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,293 miles
    Test number
    165961337333
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine water leak
    • AdvisoryHandbrake needs attentuion handbrake needs attention soon

  7. Pass211,914 miles (+15,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,914 miles
    Test number
    656146627201
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass196,188 miles (+21,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    196,188 miles
    Test number
    961772980814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,072 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,072 miles
    Test number
    104671109681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail175,069 miles (+15,210)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,069 miles
    Test number
    744559245119
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass159,859 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    159,859 miles
    Test number
    709147645816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail159,859 miles (+12,925)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,859 miles
    Test number
    416208852145
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass146,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    146,934 miles
    Test number
    231078824016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail146,934 miles (+10,733)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,934 miles
    Test number
    959200185108
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass136,201 miles (+18,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    136,201 miles
    Test number
    970553502998
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass117,837 miles (+17,227)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,837 miles
    Test number
    409417265125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,610 miles (+15,436)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    276756324413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,174 miles (+8,682)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,174 miles
    Test number
    588693353008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,492 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    308832672014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass76,492 miles (+8,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    716702972063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,681 miles
    Test number
    568206771073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,681 miles (+8,309)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,681 miles
    Test number
    966706571096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass59,372 miles (+14,580)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    374006970019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,792 miles
    Test number
    473876009185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 XCM

Does S5 XCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 XCM expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 XCM?
The MOT on S5 XCM expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 XCM done?
S5 XCM was recorded at 229,926 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 11,772 miles a year.
Has S5 XCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 XCM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 XCM 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 S5 XCM find?
S5 XCM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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