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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

ALW 168MOT history

ALW 168 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 22 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 89,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

ALW 168 blue Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,950 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ALW 168
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ALW 168 was last recorded at 89,950 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,940 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,950 miles
  • 2025 – 83,959 miles
  • 2024 – 77,142 miles
  • 2023 – 69,983 miles
  • 2022 – 66,209 miles
  • 2021 – 62,092 miles
  • 2020 – 57,603 miles
  • 2019 – 50,932 miles
  • 2018 – 39,249 miles
  • 2017 – 26,115 miles
  • 2016 – 23,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,950 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine cover & undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,950 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,950 miles
    Test number
    148769540512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,940 miles (+5,981)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    199062340437
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,959 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    391401989930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bumper moulding missing
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  4. Fail83,959 miles (+6,817)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,959 miles
    Test number
    622856162419
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bumper moulding missing
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Pass77,142 miles (+7,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,142 miles
    Test number
    124187629624
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  6. Pass69,983 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,983 miles
    Test number
    113128445236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Fail69,983 miles (+3,774)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,983 miles
    Test number
    874730337754
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass66,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    240286364777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail66,209 miles (+4,117)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    824059334846
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass62,092 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,092 miles
    Test number
    191491243619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,603 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,603 miles
    Test number
    950914493990
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail57,603 miles (+6,671)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,603 miles
    Test number
    647668143513
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass50,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    312108021293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,932 miles (+11,683)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    808362193556
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass39,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,249 miles
    Test number
    436487820888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,249 miles (+13,134)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,249 miles
    Test number
    959275881167
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass26,115 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    26,115 miles
    Test number
    459142635812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,095 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    26,095 miles
    Test number
    291046991089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,250 miles
    Test number
    110469296226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ALW 168

What vehicle is registration ALW 168 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ALW 168 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 22 Apr 2013. 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 ALW 168 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ALW 168 is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on ALW 168?
The MOT on ALW 168 is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ALW 168 done?
ALW 168 was recorded at 89,950 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 6,386 miles a year.
Has ALW 168 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ALW 168 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on ALW 168 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 ALW 168 find?
ALW 168 passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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