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Volkswagen Touareg

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,967 cc

X16 TARMOT history

X16 TAR is a white diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

X16 TAR white Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,895 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X16 TAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,967 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X16 TAR was last recorded at 117,895 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,895 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,895 miles
  • 2025 – 104,294 miles
  • 2024 – 92,167 miles
  • 2023 – 77,827 miles
  • 2021 – 61,861 miles
  • 2019 – 46,583 miles
  • 2018 – 41,427 miles
  • 2017 – 35,853 miles
  • 2016 – 33,251 miles
  • 2015 – 25,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,895 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.

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    664490177341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,895 miles (+13,601)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    448796448183
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass104,294 miles (+12,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,294 miles
    Test number
    287924364102
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass92,167 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,167 miles
    Test number
    886523447425
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail92,045 miles (+14,218)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,045 miles
    Test number
    329432568673
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass77,827 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,827 miles
    Test number
    781413179630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail77,821 miles (+15,960)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    721899408396
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass61,861 miles (+6,508)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,861 miles
    Test number
    132079950440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,353 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    967260477411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,583 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,583 miles
    Test number
    949263129885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,427 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,427 miles
    Test number
    134764000856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,853 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,853 miles
    Test number
    176560799983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,251 miles (+7,606)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,251 miles
    Test number
    316145578073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,645 miles
    Test number
    236189445101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X16 TAR

Does X16 TAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 TAR is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X16 TAR?
The MOT on X16 TAR is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X16 TAR done?
X16 TAR was recorded at 117,895 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 8,673 miles a year.
Has X16 TAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X16 TAR has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X16 TAR 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 X16 TAR find?
X16 TAR passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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