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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L13 MMAMOT history

L13 MMA is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 7 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L13 MMA black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,897 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MMA was last recorded at 126,897 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,881 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
7,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,897 miles
  • 2025 – 124,047 miles
  • 2024 – 121,456 miles
  • 2023 – 118,753 miles
  • 2022 – 114,788 miles
  • 2021 – 110,417 miles
  • 2020 – 106,194 miles
  • 2019 – 98,672 miles
  • 2018 – 90,445 miles
  • 2017 – 84,391 miles
  • 2016 – 79,853 miles
  • 2015 – 69,225 miles
  • 2014 – 57,252 miles
  • 2013 – 31,491 miles
  • 2012 – 15,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,897 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,897 miles (+16)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,897 miles
    Test number
    419656076208
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail126,881 miles (+2,834)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,881 miles
    Test number
    440480232661
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,047 miles
    Test number
    947425869891
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail124,047 miles (+2,591)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,047 miles
    Test number
    310713554162
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass121,456 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,456 miles
    Test number
    758095501680
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail121,456 miles (+2,703)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,456 miles
    Test number
    340085821614
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass118,753 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,753 miles
    Test number
    431811440882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    551257458594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,788 miles (+4,371)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    911271733037
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  10. Pass110,417 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    189191838963
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail110,417 miles (+4,223)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    431684795472
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass106,194 miles (+7,522)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,194 miles
    Test number
    674356794430
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenerally all rear suspension bushes perishing

  13. Pass98,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    396687070510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail98,672 miles (+8,227)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    175479620993
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass90,445 miles (+6,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    278269040136
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass84,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,391 miles
    Test number
    985726355642
    • AdvisoryZero emissions

  17. Fail84,391 miles (+4,538)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,391 miles
    Test number
    293327732604
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryZero emissions

  18. Pass79,853 miles (+10,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,853 miles
    Test number
    826731273685
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested but nothing detected

  19. Pass69,225 miles (+11,973)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,225 miles
    Test number
    929476855012
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteZero emissions registered at dga

  20. Pass57,252 miles (+25,761)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    439460234070
    • NoteBonnet safety catch sticking lubricated now free recommend checking next service
    • NoteCorrosion on brake discs

  21. Pass31,491 miles (+155)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,491 miles
    Test number
    808389833064
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low tread on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  22. Fail31,336 miles (+16,090)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,336 miles
    Test number
    775717033035
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low tread on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  23. Pass15,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    15,246 miles
    Test number
    679227542011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 MMA

Does L13 MMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MMA is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 MMA?
The MOT on L13 MMA is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 MMA done?
L13 MMA was recorded at 126,897 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 7,940 miles a year.
Has L13 MMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MMA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 MMA 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 L13 MMA find?
L13 MMA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm, and 1 more.

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