Volkswagen Touareg
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 3,198 cc
S9 NLCMOT history
S9 NLC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,015 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 144,015 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S9 NLC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Touareg
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S9 NLC was last recorded at 144,015 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 3,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 140,741 miles · 31 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,274 miles
- Average per year
- 6,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 144,015 miles
- 2023 – 140,741 miles
- 2022 – 138,880 miles
- 2021 – 129,061 miles
- 2019 – 119,964 miles
- 2018 – 113,924 miles
- 2017 – 110,000 miles
- 2016 – 104,113 miles
- 2015 – 97,349 miles
- 2014 – 89,647 miles
- 2013 – 82,328 miles
- 2012 – 75,411 miles
- 2011 – 65,941 miles
- 2009 – 51,505 miles
- 2008 – 42,242 miles
- 2007 – 33,872 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,015 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Engine management light on
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 12 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,015 miles (+3,274)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 144,015 miles
- Test number
- 107522989858
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass140,741 miles (+1,861)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 140,741 miles
- Test number
- 799651954779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,880 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 138,880 miles
- Test number
- 941389256397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail138,871 miles (+9,810)11 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,871 miles
- Test number
- 516460855356
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe lower joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s+o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlastic covers over innner+outer sills
- AdvisoryPlastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components
Pass129,061 miles (+9,097)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 129,061 miles
- Test number
- 865337941653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,964 miles (+6,040)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 119,964 miles
- Test number
- 145948620643
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,924 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 113,924 miles
- Test number
- 189567126100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r cv joint boot worn and perished
Fail113,906 miles (+3,906)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,906 miles
- Test number
- 937019935662
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass110,000 miles (+5,887)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 110,000 miles
- Test number
- 283554236493
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning lamp on 70/75% worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Pass104,113 miles (+6,764)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 104,113 miles
- Test number
- 850424009183
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads 50/60% worn
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Pass97,349 miles (+7,702)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 97,349 miles
- Test number
- 268060665139
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteFront brake pads 60/70% worn
- NoteHead lamp leveling light on
Pass89,647 miles (+128)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 89,647 miles
- Test number
- 549484034102
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteFront brake pads 50/60% worn
- NoteHead lamp level lamp iluminated
- NoteTyre size 255/55/18
Fail89,519 miles (+7,191)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,519 miles
- Test number
- 716218324101
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteFront brake pads 50/60% worn
- NoteHead lamp level lamp iluminated
- NoteTyre size 255/55/18
Pass82,328 miles (+6,917)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 82,328 miles
- Test number
- 209923923418
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
Pass75,411 miles (+9,470)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 75,411 miles
- Test number
- 265710632413
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass65,941 miles (+14,436)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 65,941 miles
- Test number
- 236849621461
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteLight warning lamp on dash-o/s/f lower fog lamp inop.lamp full of water
Pass51,505 miles (+188)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 51,505 miles
- Test number
- 730491369183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,317 miles (+9,075)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,317 miles
- Test number
- 912765959188
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Pass42,242 miles (+8,370)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 42,242 miles
- Test number
- 150460838153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,872 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 33,872 miles
- Test number
- 481432707150
- 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)
Questions about S9 NLC
- Does S9 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S9 NLC expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S9 NLC?
- The MOT on S9 NLC 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 S9 NLC done?
- S9 NLC was recorded at 144,015 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 6,013 miles a year.
- Has S9 NLC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S9 NLC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on S9 NLC 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 S9 NLC find?
- S9 NLC passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osf; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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