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Volkswagen Touareg

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,967 cc

T55 LTAMOT history

T55 LTA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 186,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
186,585 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 LTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 LTA was last recorded at 186,585 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 13,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,987 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
13,598 miles
Average per year
10,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,585 miles
  • 2024 – 172,987 miles
  • 2023 – 157,240 miles
  • 2022 – 145,360 miles
  • 2021 – 130,186 miles
  • 2020 – 121,592 miles
  • 2018 – 116,174 miles
  • 2017 – 105,974 miles
  • 2016 – 95,010 miles
  • 2015 – 73,274 miles
  • 2014 – 64,662 miles
  • 2013 – 55,721 miles
  • 2012 – 47,682 miles
  • 2011 – 36,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,585 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front manufacturer under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,585 miles (+13,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    186,585 miles
    Test number
    751235227376
    • AdvisoryCentral Front manufacturer under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass172,987 miles (+15,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    172,987 miles
    Test number
    994493539397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass157,240 miles (+11,880)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    157,240 miles
    Test number
    277620840743
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass145,360 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,360 miles
    Test number
    301197312728
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on outer sills
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Fail145,346 miles (+15,160)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,346 miles
    Test number
    310313434705
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on outer sills
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass130,186 miles (+8,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,186 miles
    Test number
    336977453654
    • 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))

  7. Pass121,592 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,592 miles
    Test number
    719654324803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,174 miles (+10,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,174 miles
    Test number
    534963792198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,974 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,974 miles
    Test number
    888936854966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,971 miles (+10,961)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    445752773202
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass95,010 miles (+11,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,010 miles
    Test number
    220524518238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass83,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,220 miles
    Test number
    841273124820
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail83,220 miles (+9,946)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,220 miles
    Test number
    602841672837
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass73,274 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,274 miles
    Test number
    547789325053
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail73,274 miles (+8,612)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,274 miles
    Test number
    469186625018
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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

  16. Pass64,662 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    149324334443
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail64,662 miles (+8,941)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,662 miles
    Test number
    246174634096
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass55,721 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,721 miles
    Test number
    538947533056
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail55,721 miles (+8,039)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,721 miles
    Test number
    318147633057
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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

  20. Pass47,682 miles (+10,754)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,682 miles
    Test number
    339278132026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,928 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,928 miles
    Test number
    949947341084
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about T55 LTA

Does T55 LTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 LTA expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 LTA?
The MOT on T55 LTA expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 LTA done?
T55 LTA was recorded at 186,585 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 10,540 miles a year.
Has T55 LTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 LTA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 LTA 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 T55 LTA find?
T55 LTA passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: central front manufacturer under tray fitted not allowing full inspection; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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