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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

J8 SLYMOT history

J8 SLY is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 24 Feb 2017. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 37,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

J8 SLY black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
37,065 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
24 Feb 2017
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SLY was last recorded at 37,065 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 4,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,436 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,629 miles
Average per year
5,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,065 miles
  • 2024 – 32,436 miles
  • 2023 – 25,346 miles
  • 2022 – 17,855 miles
  • 2021 – 12,046 miles
  • 2020 – 6,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,065 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,065 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,065 miles
    Test number
    983614481187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,436 miles (+7,090)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    32,436 miles
    Test number
    536693906762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,346 miles (+7,491)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    25,346 miles
    Test number
    879324505700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass17,855 miles (+5,809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    17,855 miles
    Test number
    324711931111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass12,046 miles (+5,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    12,046 miles
    Test number
    340906598462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass6,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    6,190 miles
    Test number
    322343366651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail6,190 miles (+643)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,190 miles
    Test number
    184850777052
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  8. Pass5,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    5,547 miles
    Test number
    615117239016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 SLY

Does J8 SLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 SLY expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 SLY?
The MOT on J8 SLY expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 SLY done?
J8 SLY was recorded at 37,065 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 5,529 miles a year.
Has J8 SLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SLY has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 SLY 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 SLY find?
J8 SLY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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