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Volkswagen Touareg

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,967 cc

Y6 OPTMOT history

Y6 OPT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 20 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

Y6 OPT silver Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
135,369 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 OPT
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
20 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 OPT was last recorded at 135,369 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,145 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
7,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,369 miles
  • 2024 – 131,568 miles
  • 2023 – 128,796 miles
  • 2022 – 125,201 miles
  • 2021 – 118,562 miles
  • 2020 – 113,235 miles
  • 2019 – 108,905 miles
  • 2018 – 106,595 miles
  • 2017 – 90,725 miles
  • 2016 – 73,110 miles
  • 2015 – 70,021 miles
  • 2014 – 59,817 miles
  • 2013 – 52,066 miles
  • 2012 – 44,339 miles
  • 2011 – 35,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,369 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive o/s and n/s rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspention arm bushes wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspention arms corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower lateral arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,369 miles (+224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,369 miles
    Test number
    292811732670
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive o/s and n/s rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspention arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspention arms corroded
  2. Fail135,145 miles (+3,577)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,145 miles
    Test number
    676286067196
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o/s and n/s bank injector seals (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking o/s and n/s bank injector seals (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive o/s and n/s rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspention arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspention arms corroded
  3. Pass131,568 miles (+99)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    808214435784
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower lateral arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail131,469 miles (+2,673)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,469 miles
    Test number
    434465511102
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps heavily corroded & O/S strap detatched but tank still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower lateral arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass128,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    128,796 miles
    Test number
    869297791455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,796 miles (+3,595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,796 miles
    Test number
    192706510359
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working 1x #501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass125,201 miles (+6,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,201 miles
    Test number
    506702622284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,562 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,562 miles
    Test number
    930979888214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,235 miles (+4,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,235 miles
    Test number
    402395898817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components and body have slight corrosion
  10. Pass108,905 miles (+2,310)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,905 miles
    Test number
    733560477088
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear, nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear, nearside & offside suspension & braking components corroded/deteriorated but all functioning as intended
  11. Pass106,595 miles (+15,870)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,595 miles
    Test number
    153102038128
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass90,725 miles (+17,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,725 miles
    Test number
    281454308054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass73,110 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,110 miles
    Test number
    432677600607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,021 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,021 miles
    Test number
    899046695114
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders
  15. Fail70,021 miles (+10,204)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,021 miles
    Test number
    858516495126
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders
  16. Pass59,817 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,817 miles
    Test number
    568069294100
    • NoteVehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which hide components
  17. Fail59,817 miles (+7,751)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,817 miles
    Test number
    795756294132
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which hide components
  18. Pass52,066 miles (+7,727)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,066 miles
    Test number
    177209093176
    • NoteNail in outer edge of n/s/f tyre
  19. Pass44,339 miles (+8,845)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,339 miles
    Test number
    399752902260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,494 miles
    Test number
    249895181254
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about Y6 OPT

Does Y6 OPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 OPT is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y6 OPT?
The MOT on Y6 OPT is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 OPT done?
Y6 OPT was recorded at 135,369 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,034 miles a year.
Has Y6 OPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 OPT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y6 OPT 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 Y6 OPT find?
Y6 OPT passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive o/s and n/s rocker cover; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; all rear suspention arm bushes worn, and 1 more.

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