
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass178,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 178,007 miles
- Test number
- 133007909183
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
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
Pass127,415 miles (+13,082)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 127,415 miles
- Test number
- 368575505477
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass113,292 miles (+8,695)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 113,292 miles
- Test number
- 967601153103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,597 miles (+11,552)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 104,597 miles
- Test number
- 388649952145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,045 miles (+15,883)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 93,045 miles
- Test number
- 716974341181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,162 miles (+18,668)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 77,162 miles
- Test number
- 764374240126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,494 miles (+12,543)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 58,494 miles
- Test number
- 902581039197
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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