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Volkswagen Touareg

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 4,921 cc

V10 BSWMOT history

V10 BSW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

V10 BSW silver Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
179,510 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 BSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,921 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 BSW was last recorded at 179,510 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,473 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
7,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,510 miles
  • 2024 – 178,007 miles
  • 2023 – 174,219 miles
  • 2022 – 170,156 miles
  • 2021 – 166,135 miles
  • 2020 – 161,166 miles
  • 2019 – 157,385 miles
  • 2018 – 149,395 miles
  • 2017 – 141,365 miles
  • 2016 – 134,907 miles
  • 2015 – 127,415 miles
  • 2014 – 114,333 miles
  • 2013 – 113,292 miles
  • 2012 – 104,597 miles
  • 2011 – 93,045 miles
  • 2010 – 77,162 miles
  • 2009 – 58,494 miles
  • 2008 – 45,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,510 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Head lamp washers not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,510 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    179,510 miles
    Test number
    297921606592
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail179,473 miles (+1,466)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,473 miles
    Test number
    500603303859
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass178,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    178,007 miles
    Test number
    133007909183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail178,007 miles (+3,788)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,007 miles
    Test number
    154131320334
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass174,219 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    174,219 miles
    Test number
    990693276751
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail174,210 miles (+4,054)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,210 miles
    Test number
    427759392312
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass170,156 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    170,156 miles
    Test number
    151660081507
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryHead lamp washers not working
    • AdvisoryN.s and o.s wing mirror damage
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusting
  8. Fail170,138 miles (+4,003)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,138 miles
    Test number
    742067315755
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure fuel tank strap rusted away not suporting tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryHead lamp washers not working
    • AdvisoryN.s and o.s wing mirror damage
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusting
  9. Pass166,135 miles (+36)4 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,135 miles
    Test number
    236853633221
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of engine, customer has cleaned off pervious excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail166,099 miles (+4,933)7 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,099 miles
    Test number
    196878220025
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  11. Pass161,166 miles (+3,781)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    161,166 miles
    Test number
    422638138333
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing out inner shoulder
  12. Pass157,385 miles (+19)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,385 miles
    Test number
    972114098520
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail157,366 miles (+7,971)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,366 miles
    Test number
    878213591057
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass149,395 miles (+8,030)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,395 miles
    Test number
    245125705133
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  15. Pass141,365 miles (+6,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,365 miles
    Test number
    372390280392
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% damaged (1.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level centre lamp. (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass134,907 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,907 miles
    Test number
    474006401277
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Right bank exhaust manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre worn beyond limits on both shoulders
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre worn beyond limits on inside shoulder
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre has a cut in tread, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre worn beyond limits on both shoulders
  17. Fail134,907 miles (+7,492)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,907 miles
    Test number
    138853311887
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate obscured Towing plate obscuring the lettering (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Right bank exhaust manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Tyre worn beyond limits on both shoulders
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre worn beyond limits on inside shoulder
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre has a cut in tread, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre worn beyond limits on both shoulders
  18. Pass127,415 miles (+13,082)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,415 miles
    Test number
    368575505477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,333 miles (+1,041)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    114,333 miles
    Test number
    558993664160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges
  20. Pass113,292 miles (+8,695)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    113,292 miles
    Test number
    967601153103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,597 miles (+11,552)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,597 miles
    Test number
    388649952145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,045 miles (+15,883)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    716974341181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,162 miles (+18,668)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,162 miles
    Test number
    764374240126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,494 miles (+12,543)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,494 miles
    Test number
    902581039197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,951 miles
    Test number
    772640548153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 BSW

Does V10 BSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 BSW is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V10 BSW?
The MOT on V10 BSW is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 BSW done?
V10 BSW was recorded at 179,510 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,645 miles a year.
Has V10 BSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 BSW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V10 BSW 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 V10 BSW find?
V10 BSW passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of wear left.

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