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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

K40 DNGMOT history

K40 DNG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 16 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

K40 DNG silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
180,796 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 DNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 DNG was last recorded at 180,796 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,703 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
13,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,796 miles
  • 2024 – 167,285 miles
  • 2023 – 156,111 miles
  • 2022 – 147,266 miles
  • 2021 – 136,141 miles
  • 2020 – 129,275 miles
  • 2019 – 108,124 miles
  • 2018 – 85,061 miles
  • 2017 – 78,269 miles
  • 2016 – 63,797 miles
  • 2015 – 42,584 miles
  • 2014 – 27,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,796 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under vehicle covers trays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,796 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    180,796 miles
    Test number
    942233890592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail180,703 miles (+13,418)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,703 miles
    Test number
    779201483469
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,285 miles (+11,174)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,285 miles
    Test number
    340154282618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,111 miles
    Test number
    382480410897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail156,111 miles (+8,845)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,111 miles
    Test number
    454365074987
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail147,266 miles (+11,125)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,266 miles
    Test number
    123481561214
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,141 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,141 miles
    Test number
    437794111850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail136,141 miles (+6,866)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,141 miles
    Test number
    170062840806
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,275 miles (+21,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,275 miles
    Test number
    360278405148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass108,124 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,124 miles
    Test number
    831801207451
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail108,122 miles (+23,061)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,122 miles
    Test number
    104870667135
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass85,061 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,061 miles
    Test number
    488602445061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,269 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    78,269 miles
    Test number
    141138692889
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers trays fitted obscuring components

  14. Fail78,268 miles (+14,471)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,268 miles
    Test number
    210542078164
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Filled with fluid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Filled with fluid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers trays fitted obscuring components

  15. Pass63,797 miles (+21,213)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,797 miles
    Test number
    128247715018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm in places
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm in places
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn to 1mm in places
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm in places

  16. Pass42,584 miles (+15,182)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,584 miles
    Test number
    457188765014
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass27,402 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,402 miles
    Test number
    827372974001
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTread on rear tyres starting to crack and perish
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K40 DNG

Does K40 DNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 DNG expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 DNG?
The MOT on K40 DNG expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 DNG done?
K40 DNG was recorded at 180,796 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 13,429 miles a year.
Has K40 DNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 DNG has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 DNG 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 K40 DNG find?
K40 DNG passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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