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Volkswagen Touareg

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,967 cc

V55 PELMOT history

V55 PEL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 6 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

V55 PEL grey Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
115,743 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V55 PEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V55 PEL was last recorded at 115,743 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,724 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
6,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,743 miles
  • 2024 – 113,582 miles
  • 2023 – 110,604 miles
  • 2022 – 106,841 miles
  • 2021 – 103,074 miles
  • 2020 – 99,966 miles
  • 2019 – 93,765 miles
  • 2018 – 83,287 miles
  • 2017 – 76,688 miles
  • 2016 – 66,838 miles
  • 2015 – 56,555 miles
  • 2014 – 44,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,743 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,743 miles (+19)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    115,743 miles
    Test number
    963364485697
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail115,724 miles (+2,142)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,724 miles
    Test number
    920487528755
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,582 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,582 miles
    Test number
    172468763985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,604 miles (+14)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,604 miles
    Test number
    788068040485
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail110,590 miles (+3,749)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,590 miles
    Test number
    227041008332
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,841 miles (+3,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,841 miles
    Test number
    901054556786
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,074 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,074 miles
    Test number
    168582889667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,066 miles (+3,100)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    131597815208
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass99,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,966 miles
    Test number
    339481312594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,955 miles (+6,190)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,955 miles
    Test number
    474380473774
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,765 miles
    Test number
    561901651000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,765 miles (+10,478)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,765 miles
    Test number
    830409404341
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass83,287 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,287 miles
    Test number
    158463525698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail83,274 miles (+6,586)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    268398533324
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass76,688 miles (+9,850)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,688 miles
    Test number
    643898161817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,838 miles (+10,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,838 miles
    Test number
    604294509193
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Pass56,555 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,555 miles
    Test number
    647201756262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail56,546 miles (+12,526)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,546 miles
    Test number
    506828960491
    • FailureBrake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,020 miles
    Test number
    808702754294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V55 PEL

Does V55 PEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V55 PEL expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V55 PEL?
The MOT on V55 PEL expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V55 PEL done?
V55 PEL was recorded at 115,743 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 6,473 miles a year.
Has V55 PEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V55 PEL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V55 PEL 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 V55 PEL find?
V55 PEL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 2 more.

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