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Volkswagen Touareg

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T55 SAVMOT history

T55 SAV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 7 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2023
Mileage
169,285 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SAV was last recorded at 169,285 miles on 9 May 2022, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2010: 58,883 miles, lower than 63,887 miles on 16 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,261 miles · 6 May 2022
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
8,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,285 miles
  • 2021 – 161,792 miles
  • 2020 – 159,545 miles
  • 2019 – 155,209 miles
  • 2018 – 149,954 miles
  • 2017 – 146,949 miles
  • 2016 – 132,499 miles
  • 2014 – 117,344 miles
  • 2013 – 104,930 miles
  • 2012 – 93,374 miles
  • 2011 – 76,283 miles
  • 2010 – 58,883 miles
  • 2009 – 63,887 miles
  • 2007 – 50,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,285 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing but still working fine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,285 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    169,285 miles
    Test number
    903450762251
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail169,261 miles (+7,469)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,261 miles
    Test number
    119012166449
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass161,792 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    161,792 miles
    Test number
    106093036549
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail161,791 miles (+2,246)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,791 miles
    Test number
    788332991150
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass159,545 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,545 miles
    Test number
    672072532147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail159,544 miles (+4,335)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,544 miles
    Test number
    190790291129
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass155,209 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    155,209 miles
    Test number
    811170686208
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing but still working fine (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing but still works fine (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail155,203 miles (+5,249)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,203 miles
    Test number
    790085364879
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing but still working fine (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing but still works fine (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,954 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,954 miles
    Test number
    562784700393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail149,943 miles (+2,994)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,943 miles
    Test number
    382529082599
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear "P" bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear "p" bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass146,949 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    146,949 miles
    Test number
    161689055940
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater damaged

  12. Fail146,944 miles (+14,445)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,944 miles
    Test number
    654503732883
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater damaged
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met

  13. Pass132,499 miles (+15,155)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,499 miles
    Test number
    991157267029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,344 miles (+12,414)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,344 miles
    Test number
    895554954334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,930 miles (+11,556)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,930 miles
    Test number
    648127793289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,374 miles (+17,091)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,374 miles
    Test number
    268801922370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt locking mechanism has the outer plastic cover missing but still operates correctly

  17. Pass76,283 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    76,283 miles
    Test number
    318422551258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,864 miles (+13,981)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    72,864 miles
    Test number
    707130141099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,883 miles (-5,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,883 miles
    Test number
    171343240014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,887 miles (+13,631)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    63,887 miles
    Test number
    921596519018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,256 miles
    Test number
    593864847383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 SAV

Does T55 SAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 SAV expired on 8 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 SAV?
The MOT on T55 SAV expired on 8 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 SAV done?
T55 SAV was recorded at 169,285 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2022, an average of 8,259 miles a year.
Has T55 SAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SAV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 SAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 SAV find?
T55 SAV passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2022 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4.

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