
Volkswagen Tiguan
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
J9 YAFMOT history
J9 YAF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 25 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 141,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 141,542 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,218 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 YAF
- 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
- 25 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 YAF was last recorded at 141,542 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 7,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,751 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,791 miles
- Average per year
- 9,218 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 141,542 miles
- 2025 – 133,751 miles
- 2024 – 127,278 miles
- 2023 – 118,831 miles
- 2022 – 109,543 miles
- 2021 – 101,515 miles
- 2020 – 96,223 miles
- 2019 – 85,239 miles
- 2018 – 73,791 miles
- 2017 – 58,796 miles
- 2016 – 48,264 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front strut top bearing slightly stiff
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 30% remaining (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner cv boots perishing
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.
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inners
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front strut top mount and bearing worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,542 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 141,542 miles
- Test number
- 793542982496
- AdvisoryOffside Front strut top bearing slightly stiff
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 30% remaining (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner cv boots perishing
Fail141,542 miles (+7,791)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,542 miles
- Test number
- 971443608510
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front strut top bearing slightly stiff
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 30% remaining (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner cv boots perishing
Pass133,751 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 133,751 miles
- Test number
- 299253738594
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount and bearing worn
Fail133,746 miles (+6,468)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,746 miles
- Test number
- 667022222603
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount and bearing worn
Pass127,278 miles (+1,166)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 127,278 miles
- Test number
- 544388783664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,112 miles (+7,281)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 126,112 miles
- Test number
- 849886164462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,831 miles (+9,288)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 118,831 miles
- Test number
- 219932992051
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass109,543 miles (+8,028)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 109,543 miles
- Test number
- 469387050417
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,515 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 101,515 miles
- Test number
- 279720864014
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail101,515 miles (+5,292)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,515 miles
- Test number
- 762242884872
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,223 miles (+10,984)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 96,223 miles
- Test number
- 262468631525
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,239 miles (+11,448)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 85,239 miles
- Test number
- 995788320573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,791 miles (+14,995)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 73,791 miles
- Test number
- 175853318443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,796 miles (+10,532)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 58,796 miles
- Test number
- 855997751811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,264 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 48,264 miles
- Test number
- 530081756126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J9 YAF
- Does J9 YAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 YAF is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 YAF?
- The MOT on J9 YAF is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 YAF done?
- J9 YAF was recorded at 141,542 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 9,218 miles a year.
- Has J9 YAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 YAF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on J9 YAF 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 J9 YAF find?
- J9 YAF passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front strut top bearing slightly stiff; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 30% remaining; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 235/50/18, and 1 more.
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