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Volkswagen Touareg

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

YAP 230MOT history

YAP 230 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

YAP 230 blue Volkswagen Touareg – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Touareg, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
145,867 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YAP 230
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Touareg
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YAP 230 was last recorded at 145,867 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 5,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,206 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,661 miles
Average per year
6,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,867 miles
  • 2025 – 140,206 miles
  • 2024 – 139,615 miles
  • 2023 – 132,409 miles
  • 2022 – 126,592 miles
  • 2021 – 119,335 miles
  • 2020 – 113,501 miles
  • 2019 – 103,239 miles
  • 2018 – 97,939 miles
  • 2017 – 90,953 miles
  • 2015 – 78,401 miles
  • 2014 – 71,828 miles
  • 2013 – 66,493 miles
  • 2012 – 60,391 miles
  • 2011 – 55,079 miles
  • 2010 – 48,108 miles
  • 2009 – 41,598 miles
  • 2008 – 33,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,867 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,867 miles (+5,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    145,867 miles
    Test number
    880069372089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass140,206 miles (+591)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,206 miles
    Test number
    583858337167
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front subframe bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail139,615 miles (+7,206)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,615 miles
    Test number
    214724680631
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting worn .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass132,409 miles (+5,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,409 miles
    Test number
    669655039003
    • AdvisoryFront Sub frame mounts slightly worn .

  5. Pass126,592 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,592 miles
    Test number
    262561158552
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe mountings slightly deterating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,592 miles (+7,257)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,592 miles
    Test number
    316781155364
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe mountings slightly deterating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,335 miles (+5,834)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,335 miles
    Test number
    289143873870
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass113,501 miles (+10,262)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,501 miles
    Test number
    309923893222
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  9. Pass103,239 miles (+5,300)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,239 miles
    Test number
    826717759350
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass97,939 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    795239689918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail97,939 miles (+6,986)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    188689607492
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass90,953 miles (+12,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,953 miles
    Test number
    751193647337
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass78,401 miles (+6,573)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    709906175149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass71,828 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    168858254157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail71,828 miles (+5,335)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    947636654165
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass66,493 miles (+6,102)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,493 miles
    Test number
    305347833127
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front side repeater damaged but working
    • NoteTiny cut in nearside front outer sidewall

  17. Pass60,391 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,391 miles
    Test number
    187229632123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,079 miles
    Test number
    576408281159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,079 miles (+6,971)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,079 miles
    Test number
    218058881478
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass48,108 miles (+6,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    743570140193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass41,598 miles (+7,823)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,598 miles
    Test number
    284474159462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,775 miles
    Test number
    783935018143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YAP 230

What vehicle is registration YAP 230 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YAP 230 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Touareg first used on 27 May 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YAP 230 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YAP 230 is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on YAP 230?
The MOT on YAP 230 is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YAP 230 done?
YAP 230 was recorded at 145,867 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,285 miles a year.
Has YAP 230 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YAP 230 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on YAP 230 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 YAP 230 find?
YAP 230 passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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