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Volkswagen Touareg

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T88 XELMOT history

T88 XEL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,898 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 XEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 XEL was last recorded at 65,898 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,625 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
2,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,898 miles
  • 2025 – 65,625 miles
  • 2024 – 63,883 miles
  • 2023 – 60,996 miles
  • 2022 – 59,416 miles
  • 2021 – 57,860 miles
  • 2020 – 56,760 miles
  • 2019 – 34,700 miles
  • 2018 – 50,485 miles
  • 2017 – 47,272 miles
  • 2016 – 45,906 miles
  • 2015 – 43,170 miles
  • 2014 – 39,398 miles
  • 2013 – 35,298 miles
  • 2012 – 29,038 miles
  • 2011 – 22,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,898 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,898 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,898 miles
    Test number
    700725609716
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail65,888 miles (+263)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    122930800667
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,625 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,625 miles
    Test number
    190049371617
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail65,621 miles (+1,738)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,621 miles
    Test number
    813088645010
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass63,883 miles (+2,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    952197336425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake bind

  6. Pass60,996 miles (+48)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    919213069077
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail60,948 miles (+1,532)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,948 miles
    Test number
    166800041703
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 0.60, mean 0.87 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,416 miles
    Test number
    501301825368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,385 miles (+1,525)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,385 miles
    Test number
    307755583715
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  10. Pass57,860 miles (+1,100)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,860 miles
    Test number
    842924120301
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass56,760 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    373867263445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,736 miles (+22,036)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,736 miles
    Test number
    673507690810
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Loose on front fixings (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.60, actual mean value 0.85 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  13. Pass34,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,700 miles
    Test number
    313415878060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,145 miles (+3,660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,145 miles
    Test number
    875911443077
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  15. Pass50,485 miles (+3,213)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,485 miles
    Test number
    238436013321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished slightly (tread)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished slightly(outer sidewalls)

  16. Pass47,272 miles (+1,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,272 miles
    Test number
    877201069217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,906 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,906 miles
    Test number
    375932590641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,890 miles (+2,720)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,890 miles
    Test number
    990941331263
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass43,170 miles (+3,772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,170 miles
    Test number
    117172865051
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs rusty

  20. Pass39,398 miles (+4,100)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,398 miles
    Test number
    125362174438
    • NoteBoth sides rear brake disc surfaces partially corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low

  21. Pass35,298 miles (+6,260)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,298 miles
    Test number
    749119673092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,038 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,038 miles
    Test number
    345895542173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,411 miles
    Test number
    995946181176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 XEL

Does T88 XEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 XEL is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T88 XEL?
The MOT on T88 XEL is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 XEL done?
T88 XEL was recorded at 65,898 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
Has T88 XEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 XEL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T88 XEL 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 T88 XEL find?
T88 XEL passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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