Volkswagen Tiguan
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
478 DWLMOT history
478 DWL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 2 Apr 2012. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,105 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 133,105 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,133 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 478 DWL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Tiguan
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 2 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
478 DWL was last recorded at 133,105 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,302 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 803 miles
- Average per year
- 7,133 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 133,105 miles
- 2024 – 132,302 miles
- 2023 – 123,314 miles
- 2022 – 113,609 miles
- 2021 – 108,991 miles
- 2020 – 102,884 miles
- 2019 – 98,812 miles
- 2018 – 92,774 miles
- 2017 – 86,565 miles
- 2016 – 78,133 miles
- 2015 – 57,448 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,105 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre feathered around inner edge / 2 nails in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flexible coupling deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,105 miles (+803)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 133,105 miles
- Test number
- 699716163189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,302 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 132,302 miles
- Test number
- 814091570784
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre feathered around inner edge / 2 nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flexible coupling deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail132,296 miles (+8,982)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,296 miles
- Test number
- 725636700929
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre feathered around inner edge / 2 nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flexible coupling deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to open boot
Pass123,314 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,314 miles
- Test number
- 763046369291
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail123,302 miles (+9,693)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,302 miles
- Test number
- 141348030305
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass113,609 miles (+4,618)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 113,609 miles
- Test number
- 412752449798
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,991 miles (+59)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 108,991 miles
- Test number
- 746058241797
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,932 miles (+6,048)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,932 miles
- Test number
- 389557861851
- 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,884 miles (+4,072)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 102,884 miles
- Test number
- 161995813052
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass98,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 98,812 miles
- Test number
- 784555433323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,812 miles (+6,038)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,812 miles
- Test number
- 887400469059
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,774 miles (+6,209)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 92,774 miles
- Test number
- 435505244284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,565 miles (+8,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 86,565 miles
- Test number
- 178260537210
- AdvisoryFront rear facing wishbone bushes parting close on excesive / rear tyres stepping
Pass78,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 78,133 miles
- Test number
- 171114242597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,133 miles (+4,644)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,133 miles
- Test number
- 135710476552
- FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass73,489 miles (+16,041)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 73,489 miles
- Test number
- 658531188744
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tread-4mm
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner surface out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner surface out of shape
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring view of underside components
Pass57,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 57,448 miles
- Test number
- 799178155095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 478 DWL
- What vehicle is registration 478 DWL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 478 DWL on a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 2 Apr 2012. 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 478 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 478 DWL expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 478 DWL?
- The MOT on 478 DWL expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 478 DWL done?
- 478 DWL was recorded at 133,105 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 7,133 miles a year.
- Has 478 DWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 478 DWL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on 478 DWL 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 478 DWL find?
- 478 DWL passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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