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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.

J9 YAF grey Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass141,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pass127,278 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,278 miles
    Test number
    544388783664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,112 miles (+7,281)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,112 miles
    Test number
    849886164462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass85,239 miles (+11,448)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,239 miles
    Test number
    995788320573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,791 miles (+14,995)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,791 miles
    Test number
    175853318443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,796 miles (+10,532)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,796 miles
    Test number
    855997751811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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