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Volkswagen Touareg

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,967 cc

V11 RGUMOT history

V11 RGU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 4 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

V11 RGU blue Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
162,151 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 RGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 RGU was last recorded at 162,151 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 1,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2015: 132,657 miles, lower than 202,528 miles on 26 Sept 2014.

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
161,001 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,150 miles
Average per year
6,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,151 miles
  • 2023 – 161,001 miles
  • 2022 – 158,282 miles
  • 2021 – 154,130 miles
  • 2020 – 149,195 miles
  • 2019 – 145,538 miles
  • 2018 – 143,584 miles
  • 2017 – 140,947 miles
  • 2016 – 137,788 miles
  • 2015 – 132,720 miles
  • 2014 – 202,528 miles
  • 2013 – 121,396 miles
  • 2012 – 109,326 miles
  • 2011 – 90,353 miles
  • 2010 – 75,857 miles
  • 2009 – 59,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,151 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust clamp corrodedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,151 miles (+1,150)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,151 miles
    Test number
    361505284815
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,001 miles (+2,719)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    161,001 miles
    Test number
    455836290839
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass158,282 miles (+4,152)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,282 miles
    Test number
    575849549121
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass154,130 miles (+4,935)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,130 miles
    Test number
    862490064023
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass149,195 miles (+3,657)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,195 miles
    Test number
    136527573676
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass145,538 miles (+1,954)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,538 miles
    Test number
    912166952566
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass143,584 miles (+2,637)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,584 miles
    Test number
    362381671911
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass140,947 miles (+3,159)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,947 miles
    Test number
    154600528593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass137,788 miles (+5,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,788 miles
    Test number
    412998921474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass132,720 miles (+63)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,720 miles
    Test number
    837631878841
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on das at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail132,657 miles (-69,871)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,657 miles
    Test number
    989027040513
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on das at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass202,528 miles (+81,132)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    202,528 miles
    Test number
    419499364256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass121,396 miles (+12,070)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    121,396 miles
    Test number
    317666463239
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass109,326 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,326 miles
    Test number
    309650332229
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low

  15. Fail109,326 miles (+18,973)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,326 miles
    Test number
    207539122274
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low

  16. Pass90,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,353 miles
    Test number
    388435831250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,353 miles (+14,496)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,353 miles
    Test number
    638885731249
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass75,857 miles (+16,199)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,857 miles
    Test number
    770517400278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    710756799159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 RGU

Does V11 RGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V11 RGU expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V11 RGU?
The MOT on V11 RGU expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V11 RGU done?
V11 RGU was recorded at 162,151 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 6,607 miles a year.
Has V11 RGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 RGU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on V11 RGU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V11 RGU find?
V11 RGU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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