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Volkswagen Touareg

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,967 cc

SFW 36MOT history

SFW 36 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

SFW 36 grey Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,184 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SFW 36
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SFW 36 was last recorded at 119,184 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,719 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,465 miles
Average per year
6,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,184 miles
  • 2025 – 115,719 miles
  • 2024 – 112,606 miles
  • 2023 – 107,162 miles
  • 2022 – 102,088 miles
  • 2021 – 95,667 miles
  • 2020 – 90,969 miles
  • 2019 – 86,350 miles
  • 2018 – 80,318 miles
  • 2017 – 73,048 miles
  • 2016 – 64,423 miles
  • 2015 – 51,965 miles
  • 2014 – 41,388 miles
  • 2013 – 31,369 miles
  • 2012 – 26,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,184 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front of front sub frame mounts corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive all over bottom of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,184 miles
    Test number
    984390698204
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front of front sub frame mounts corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail119,184 miles (+3,465)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,184 miles
    Test number
    451188503678
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front of front sub frame mounts corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass115,719 miles (+3,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,719 miles
    Test number
    816102756859
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,606 miles (+5,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,606 miles
    Test number
    474869950231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass107,162 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,162 miles
    Test number
    169095693730
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive all over bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,010 miles (+4,922)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,010 miles
    Test number
    879769982584
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive all over bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,088 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    102,088 miles
    Test number
    977626893791
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail102,087 miles (+6,420)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,087 miles
    Test number
    563954982810
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,667 miles (+4,698)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    273002776398
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside side step missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass90,969 miles (+4,619)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,969 miles
    Test number
    944064957602
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass86,350 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,350 miles
    Test number
    463909461662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,250 miles (+5,932)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,250 miles
    Test number
    260576732671
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass80,318 miles (+7,270)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    729472378368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    523328676222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,048 miles (+8,625)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,048 miles
    Test number
    307006280501
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass64,423 miles (+12,458)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    466403450314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,965 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    585011495011
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres outer edges low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge bold

  18. Fail51,965 miles (+10,577)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    916021795042
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres outer edges low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner edge bold

  19. Pass41,388 miles (+10,019)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,388 miles
    Test number
    968923474059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,369 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,369 miles
    Test number
    295338783026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,331 miles
    Test number
    686653272025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SFW 36

What vehicle is registration SFW 36 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SFW 36 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 30 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SFW 36 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SFW 36 is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SFW 36?
The MOT on SFW 36 is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SFW 36 done?
SFW 36 was recorded at 119,184 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,451 miles a year.
Has SFW 36 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SFW 36 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on SFW 36 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 SFW 36 find?
SFW 36 passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front of front sub frame mounts corroded; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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