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Volkswagen Tiguan

Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

C5 BFJMOT history

C5 BFJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 1 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

C5 BFJ red Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
117,968 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BFJ was last recorded at 117,968 miles on 7 May 2026, 10,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,245 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,723 miles
Average per year
10,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,968 miles
  • 2025 – 107,245 miles
  • 2024 – 98,766 miles
  • 2023 – 90,188 miles
  • 2022 – 81,378 miles
  • 2021 – 73,236 miles
  • 2020 – 64,658 miles
  • 2019 – 55,445 miles
  • 2018 – 39,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,968 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear boot latch sticky

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,968 miles (+10,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,968 miles
    Test number
    750493414166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear boot latch sticky
  2. Pass107,245 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,245 miles
    Test number
    201834272458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,766 miles (+8,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,766 miles
    Test number
    906798037414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass90,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    900124132484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail90,182 miles (+8,804)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    667430306021
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass81,378 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,378 miles
    Test number
    345858126589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail81,374 miles (+8,138)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,374 miles
    Test number
    481763646654
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass73,236 miles (+8,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    527110989516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass64,658 miles (+9,213)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    64,658 miles
    Test number
    996664189499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,445 miles (+15,630)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    55,445 miles
    Test number
    789130088596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass39,815 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,815 miles
    Test number
    743193101841
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke test not detected
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low
  12. Fail39,815 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,815 miles
    Test number
    986670947222
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke test not detected
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

Questions about C5 BFJ

Does C5 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BFJ is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BFJ?
The MOT on C5 BFJ is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BFJ done?
C5 BFJ was recorded at 117,968 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 10,148 miles a year.
Has C5 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BFJ has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 BFJ 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 C5 BFJ find?
C5 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear boot latch sticky.

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