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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

C8 TJXMOT history

C8 TJX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

C8 TJX silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,311 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TJX was last recorded at 135,311 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,574 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,737 miles
Average per year
8,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,311 miles
  • 2025 – 131,574 miles
  • 2024 – 123,467 miles
  • 2023 – 109,511 miles
  • 2022 – 98,141 miles
  • 2020 – 92,117 miles
  • 2019 – 85,780 miles
  • 2018 – 74,353 miles
  • 2017 – 64,056 miles
  • 2016 – 57,397 miles
  • 2015 – 50,410 miles
  • 2014 – 42,437 miles
  • 2013 – 29,040 miles
  • 2012 – 19,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,311 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE DGDE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,311 miles (+3,737)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,311 miles
    Test number
    884821875016
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass131,574 miles (+8,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,574 miles
    Test number
    294447949288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass123,467 miles (+13,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,467 miles
    Test number
    341484972686
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame rusty
  4. Pass109,511 miles (+11,370)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,511 miles
    Test number
    571832805575
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass98,141 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,141 miles
    Test number
    401108595270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,117 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,117 miles
    Test number
    300938846669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,780 miles (+11,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,780 miles
    Test number
    133259255005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass74,353 miles (+10,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,353 miles
    Test number
    303087612093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front black thorn in tyre close to sidewall
  9. Pass64,056 miles (+94)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,056 miles
    Test number
    359543910021
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE DGDE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  10. Fail63,962 miles (+6,565)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,962 miles
    Test number
    765857700304
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE DGDE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  11. Pass57,397 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,397 miles
    Test number
    411801654460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail57,397 miles (+6,987)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,397 miles
    Test number
    521692247097
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass50,410 miles (+7,973)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,410 miles
    Test number
    949438976948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,437 miles (+13,397)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,437 miles
    Test number
    305326174483
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass29,040 miles (+9,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,040 miles
    Test number
    216194223282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass19,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,417 miles
    Test number
    309494432477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 TJX

Does C8 TJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TJX is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 TJX?
The MOT on C8 TJX is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 TJX done?
C8 TJX was recorded at 135,311 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,627 miles a year.
Has C8 TJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TJX has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on C8 TJX 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 C8 TJX find?
C8 TJX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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