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Volkswagen Tiguan

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L15 BGYMOT history

L15 BGY is a white diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 23 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L15 BGY white Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,443 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 BGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 BGY was last recorded at 120,443 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 6,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,970 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,473 miles
Average per year
7,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,443 miles
  • 2025 – 113,970 miles
  • 2024 – 108,630 miles
  • 2023 – 99,370 miles
  • 2022 – 90,764 miles
  • 2021 – 82,193 miles
  • 2020 – 75,372 miles
  • 2019 – 69,289 miles
  • 2018 – 61,519 miles
  • 2017 – 56,250 miles
  • 2016 – 43,058 miles
  • 2015 – 32,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,443 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,443 miles (+6,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,443 miles
    Test number
    541592062543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,970 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,970 miles
    Test number
    178095978172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

  3. Fail113,970 miles (+5,340)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,970 miles
    Test number
    326191591254
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))

  4. Pass108,630 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,630 miles
    Test number
    893445029411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf suspension arm back bushes deteriated

  5. Fail108,630 miles (+9,260)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,630 miles
    Test number
    853094041109
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf suspension arm back bushes deteriated

  6. Pass99,370 miles (+8,606)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,370 miles
    Test number
    563275382722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,764 miles (+8,571)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    790599349906
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass82,193 miles (+6,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    996478327205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,372 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,372 miles
    Test number
    506431687815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,289 miles (+7,770)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,289 miles
    Test number
    842241608991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,519 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,519 miles
    Test number
    323100121762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail61,517 miles (+5,267)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,517 miles
    Test number
    402132196510
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass56,250 miles (+13,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,250 miles
    Test number
    630448280988
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing enevenly on inner edges/tyres also slightly perished

  14. Pass43,058 miles (+10,567)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,058 miles
    Test number
    499910891176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,491 miles
    Test number
    239701135126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 BGY

Does L15 BGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 BGY is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 BGY?
The MOT on L15 BGY is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 BGY done?
L15 BGY was recorded at 120,443 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 7,805 miles a year.
Has L15 BGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 BGY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 BGY 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 L15 BGY find?
L15 BGY passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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