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Volkswagen Touareg

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 3,198 cc

Y3 BSLMOT history

Y3 BSL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Touareg first used on 2 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
173,827 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 BSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 BSL was last recorded at 173,827 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 1,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,416 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,411 miles
Average per year
6,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,827 miles
  • 2025 – 172,416 miles
  • 2024 – 168,131 miles
  • 2023 – 164,246 miles
  • 2022 – 159,193 miles
  • 2021 – 156,215 miles
  • 2020 – 152,551 miles
  • 2019 – 146,373 miles
  • 2018 – 136,931 miles
  • 2017 – 132,570 miles
  • 2016 – 128,303 miles
  • 2015 – 125,180 miles
  • 2014 – 118,982 miles
  • 2013 – 114,358 miles
  • 2012 – 108,656 miles
  • 2011 – 101,270 miles
  • 2010 – 100,910 miles
  • 2009 – 83,735 miles
  • 2007 – 64,260 miles
  • 2006 – 48,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,827 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,827 miles (+1,411)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    173,827 miles
    Test number
    807651512377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,416 miles (+4,285)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    172,416 miles
    Test number
    613704768550
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  3. Pass168,131 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,131 miles
    Test number
    488854264623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,246 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,246 miles
    Test number
    984697320749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,241 miles (+5,048)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,241 miles
    Test number
    539482895384
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass159,193 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,193 miles
    Test number
    316891680224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,215 miles
    Test number
    283923116540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail156,215 miles (+3,664)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,215 miles
    Test number
    950119340635
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass152,551 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,551 miles
    Test number
    733547102529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,541 miles (+6,168)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,541 miles
    Test number
    493860208325
    • MajorEmissions not tested partial test done CO level high and machine would not continue (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass146,373 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,373 miles
    Test number
    101518524456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail146,270 miles (+9,339)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,270 miles
    Test number
    950498897788
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass136,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,931 miles
    Test number
    527281791231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail136,931 miles (+4,361)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,931 miles
    Test number
    944319828909
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass132,570 miles (+4,267)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,570 miles
    Test number
    739845066723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,303 miles (+3,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,303 miles
    Test number
    557895456464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded on brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door handle is slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass125,180 miles (+6,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,180 miles
    Test number
    376119655193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass118,982 miles (+4,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    118,982 miles
    Test number
    946729164185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass114,358 miles (+615)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,358 miles
    Test number
    577610103299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEml lamp on

  20. Pass113,743 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    113,743 miles
    Test number
    268946813443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake release handle partially broken

  21. Fail113,742 miles (+5,086)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,742 miles
    Test number
    398585613105
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake release handle partially broken

  22. Pass108,656 miles (+7,386)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    108,656 miles
    Test number
    298903922190
    • NoteCentre rear seat belt clasp broken but still operational

  23. Pass101,270 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    101,270 miles
    Test number
    889797231158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass100,910 miles (+17,175)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,910 miles
    Test number
    494462710135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,735 miles (+19,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,735 miles
    Test number
    600085029174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail64,260 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,260 miles
    Test number
    441145157363
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

  27. Pass64,260 miles (+16,108)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,260 miles
    Test number
    554005657320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    681243056308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 BSL

Does Y3 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 BSL is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 BSL?
The MOT on Y3 BSL is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 BSL done?
Y3 BSL was recorded at 173,827 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 6,413 miles a year.
Has Y3 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 BSL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y3 BSL 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 Y3 BSL find?
Y3 BSL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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