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Volkswagen Tiguan

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

G16 TSEMOT history

G16 TSE is a white diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 22 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 104,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

G16 TSE white Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,239 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G16 TSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G16 TSE was last recorded at 104,239 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 10,505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,734 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,505 miles
Average per year
7,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,239 miles
  • 2025 – 93,734 miles
  • 2024 – 79,439 miles
  • 2023 – 65,142 miles
  • 2022 – 59,373 miles
  • 2021 – 51,427 miles
  • 2020 – 49,303 miles
  • 2019 – 46,452 miles
  • 2018 – 43,948 miles
  • 2017 – 39,274 miles
  • 2016 – 31,324 miles
  • 2015 – 21,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,239 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front tyres worn on inner edges bold

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Noise in o/s/r brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and bold inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and bold inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,239 miles
    Test number
    523690406182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail104,239 miles (+10,505)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,239 miles
    Test number
    184860970395
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass93,734 miles (+14,295)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    909321799216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,439 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,439 miles
    Test number
    305732366982
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges bold
    • AdvisoryNoise in o/s/r brake
  5. Fail79,436 miles (+14,294)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,436 miles
    Test number
    271465479847
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges bold
    • AdvisoryNoise in o/s/r brake
    • AdvisoryOil level on min
  6. Pass65,142 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,142 miles
    Test number
    472179778259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail65,020 miles (+5,647)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    331006631207
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass59,373 miles (+7,946)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,373 miles
    Test number
    721359455731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,427 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    577550746635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,303 miles (+2,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,303 miles
    Test number
    505508554331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
  11. Pass46,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    226628305044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,452 miles (+2,504)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,452 miles
    Test number
    136102229017
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
  13. Pass43,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    546318177965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,948 miles (+4,674)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    120760119278
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass39,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,274 miles
    Test number
    685316331598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,274 miles (+7,950)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,274 miles
    Test number
    449267219561
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  17. Pass31,324 miles (+9,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,324 miles
    Test number
    102787160493
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside , offside (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass21,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,369 miles
    Test number
    668683889518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail

Questions about G16 TSE

Does G16 TSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G16 TSE is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on G16 TSE?
The MOT on G16 TSE is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G16 TSE done?
G16 TSE was recorded at 104,239 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,959 miles a year.
Has G16 TSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G16 TSE has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on G16 TSE 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 G16 TSE find?
G16 TSE passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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