
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
Pass128,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 128,796 miles
- Test number
- 869297791455
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass125,201 miles (+6,639)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 125,201 miles
- Test number
- 506702622284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,562 miles (+5,327)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 118,562 miles
- Test number
- 930979888214
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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))
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)
Pass73,110 miles (+3,089)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 73,110 miles
- Test number
- 432677600607
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,021 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 70,021 miles
- Test number
- 899046695114
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders
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
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
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
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
Pass44,339 miles (+8,845)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 44,339 miles
- Test number
- 399752902260
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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