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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

J8 BTKMOT history

J8 BTK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 17 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

J8 BTK blue Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,392 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BTK was last recorded at 124,392 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 4,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,081 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,311 miles
Average per year
7,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,392 miles
  • 2025 – 120,081 miles
  • 2024 – 115,046 miles
  • 2023 – 108,887 miles
  • 2022 – 103,416 miles
  • 2021 – 97,329 miles
  • 2020 – 91,442 miles
  • 2019 – 82,767 miles
  • 2018 – 74,975 miles
  • 2017 – 68,350 miles
  • 2016 – 59,144 miles
  • 2015 – 49,894 miles
  • 2014 – 40,241 miles
  • 2013 – 29,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,392 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, console bush's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,392 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,392 miles
    Test number
    792246408068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,392 miles (+4,311)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,392 miles
    Test number
    445889858722
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,081 miles
    Test number
    942373763666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail120,081 miles (+5,035)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,081 miles
    Test number
    979424254082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,046 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,046 miles
    Test number
    727952679383
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, console bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail115,046 miles (+6,159)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,046 miles
    Test number
    330374699244
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, console bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass108,887 miles (+5,471)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,887 miles
    Test number
    767169342939
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,416 miles (+189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,416 miles
    Test number
    203862071397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail103,227 miles (+5,898)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,227 miles
    Test number
    836822606243
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass97,329 miles (+5,887)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,329 miles
    Test number
    705416325418
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    571277579574
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside rear console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail91,442 miles (+8,675)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    932695359489
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside rear console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass82,767 miles (+7,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    613488582074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass74,975 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,975 miles
    Test number
    397469148043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,803 miles (+6,453)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,803 miles
    Test number
    847461990873
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass68,350 miles (+9,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,350 miles
    Test number
    749383846161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass59,144 miles (+9,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,144 miles
    Test number
    113382581745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass49,894 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,894 miles
    Test number
    256165755143
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on inner edges

  19. Fail49,894 miles (+9,653)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,894 miles
    Test number
    509215955180
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on inner edges

  20. Pass40,241 miles (+10,949)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,241 miles
    Test number
    918426254117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut in side wall of near side front tyre (no cords or canvas showing)

  21. Pass29,292 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,292 miles
    Test number
    455567753115
    • NoteNear side front and off side front tyres have cuts but not deep enough to reach cords

Questions about J8 BTK

Does J8 BTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BTK is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BTK?
The MOT on J8 BTK is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BTK done?
J8 BTK was recorded at 124,392 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 7,224 miles a year.
Has J8 BTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BTK has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 BTK 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 J8 BTK find?
J8 BTK passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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