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Volkswagen Touareg

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

V6 SBEMOT history

V6 SBE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 5 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

V6 SBE silver Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,426 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 SBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 SBE was last recorded at 182,426 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 3,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,408 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,018 miles
Average per year
10,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,426 miles
  • 2024 – 179,408 miles
  • 2023 – 175,705 miles
  • 2022 – 156,671 miles
  • 2021 – 125,469 miles
  • 2020 – 121,416 miles
  • 2019 – 110,936 miles
  • 2018 – 103,710 miles
  • 2017 – 95,804 miles
  • 2016 – 85,074 miles
  • 2015 – 71,572 miles
  • 2014 – 61,062 miles
  • 2013 – 50,585 miles
  • 2012 – 40,298 miles
  • 2011 – 27,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,426 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,426 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,426 miles
    Test number
    338912398967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,408 miles (+3,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    179,408 miles
    Test number
    697051282695
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass175,705 miles (+19,034)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,705 miles
    Test number
    255991045941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,671 miles (+31,202)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,671 miles
    Test number
    131606946576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,469 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,469 miles
    Test number
    239951127186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,416 miles (+10,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,416 miles
    Test number
    193259470383
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass110,936 miles (+7,226)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,936 miles
    Test number
    613869989496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,710 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,710 miles
    Test number
    885961875935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,804 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,804 miles
    Test number
    102631759286
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  10. Fail95,802 miles (+10,728)6 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,802 miles
    Test number
    282491930837
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  11. Pass85,074 miles (+13,502)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,074 miles
    Test number
    309808436807
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing strong advise (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  12. Pass71,572 miles (+10,510)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    689496025162
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass61,062 miles (+10,477)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,062 miles
    Test number
    458949434158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT
  14. Pass50,585 miles (+10,287)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,585 miles
    Test number
    606717933125
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass40,298 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,298 miles
    Test number
    735392352153
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Fail40,239 miles (+12,489)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,239 miles
    Test number
    385040152190
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass27,750 miles (+165)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,750 miles
    Test number
    869041051154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear seat, childseat fitted. Unable to fully assess seatbelt.
  18. Fail27,585 miles (+4,919)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,585 miles
    Test number
    117936241196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear seat, childseat fitted. Unable to fully assess seatbelt.
  19. Pass22,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,666 miles
    Test number
    595291311020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 SBE

Does V6 SBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 SBE is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 SBE?
The MOT on V6 SBE is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 SBE done?
V6 SBE was recorded at 182,426 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,654 miles a year.
Has V6 SBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 SBE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on V6 SBE 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 V6 SBE find?
V6 SBE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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