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Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

F3 DBJMOT history

F3 DBJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 18 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

F3 DBJ grey Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
180,575 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 DBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 DBJ was last recorded at 180,575 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 5,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,235 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,340 miles
Average per year
12,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,575 miles
  • 2025 – 175,235 miles
  • 2024 – 170,204 miles
  • 2023 – 161,842 miles
  • 2022 – 153,304 miles
  • 2021 – 142,968 miles
  • 2020 – 133,613 miles
  • 2019 – 124,785 miles
  • 2018 – 101,935 miles
  • 2017 – 72,298 miles
  • 2015 – 40,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,575 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,575 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    180,575 miles
    Test number
    698754825297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,235 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    175,235 miles
    Test number
    779675482775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail174,552 miles (+4,348)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,552 miles
    Test number
    881180619097
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass170,204 miles (+8,362)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,204 miles
    Test number
    461862675461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass161,842 miles (+8,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    161,842 miles
    Test number
    878519413453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass153,304 miles (+174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,304 miles
    Test number
    519607269784
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail153,130 miles (+10,162)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,130 miles
    Test number
    976014422450
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass142,968 miles (+9,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,968 miles
    Test number
    708234719986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass133,613 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,613 miles
    Test number
    683925144589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail133,469 miles (+8,684)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,469 miles
    Test number
    660637985664
    • MajorOffside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass124,785 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,785 miles
    Test number
    619204439044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail124,676 miles (+22,741)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,676 miles
    Test number
    624039891118
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass101,935 miles (+29,637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,935 miles
    Test number
    767357701506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass72,298 miles (+31,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    128485008262
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass40,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,996 miles
    Test number
    194168321870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,986 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,986 miles
    Test number
    261870086392
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Questions about F3 DBJ

Does F3 DBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 DBJ is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 DBJ?
The MOT on F3 DBJ is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 DBJ done?
F3 DBJ was recorded at 180,575 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 12,724 miles a year.
Has F3 DBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 DBJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on F3 DBJ 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 F3 DBJ find?
F3 DBJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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