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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L16 LJTMOT history

L16 LJT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 29 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 96,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L16 LJT silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,854 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 LJT
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
29 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 LJT was last recorded at 96,854 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,854 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,854 miles
  • 2025 – 94,796 miles
  • 2024 – 94,336 miles
  • 2023 – 93,969 miles
  • 2022 – 89,684 miles
  • 2020 – 88,948 miles
  • 2019 – 88,370 miles
  • 2018 – 86,945 miles
  • 2017 – 78,385 miles
  • 2016 – 71,856 miles
  • 2015 – 63,829 miles
  • 2014 – 49,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,854 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,854 miles
    Test number
    656564713627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail96,854 miles (+2,058)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,854 miles
    Test number
    894079154984
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass94,796 miles (+460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,796 miles
    Test number
    680014288265
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle
  4. Pass94,336 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,336 miles
    Test number
    573309383988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,969 miles (+4,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,969 miles
    Test number
    752132050472
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass89,684 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    161282529534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,948 miles (+578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,948 miles
    Test number
    885574230662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass88,370 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,370 miles
    Test number
    870476511063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,945 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,945 miles
    Test number
    246754855327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,385 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    145031389138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,856 miles (+8,027)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,856 miles
    Test number
    778532145714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,829 miles (+14,140)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,829 miles
    Test number
    795912915149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass49,689 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,689 miles
    Test number
    518202514114
    • NoteFront wiper blades deteriorated

Questions about L16 LJT

Does L16 LJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 LJT is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 LJT?
The MOT on L16 LJT is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 LJT done?
L16 LJT was recorded at 96,854 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,862 miles a year.
Has L16 LJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 LJT has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 LJT 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 L16 LJT find?
L16 LJT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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