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Volkswagen Tiguan

Beige · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L16 RBNMOT history

L16 RBN is a beige diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 19 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 93,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

L16 RBN beige Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,349 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RBN was last recorded at 93,349 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 7,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
85,391 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,958 miles
Average per year
7,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,349 miles
  • 2025 – 85,391 miles
  • 2024 – 72,460 miles
  • 2023 – 63,097 miles
  • 2022 – 54,982 miles
  • 2021 – 46,487 miles
  • 2020 – 43,842 miles
  • 2019 – 37,508 miles
  • 2018 – 30,540 miles
  • 2017 – 29,743 miles
  • 2016 – 19,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,349 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 24 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,349 miles (+7,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,349 miles
    Test number
    765089115732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass85,391 miles (+12,931)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,391 miles
    Test number
    551558355389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass72,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,460 miles
    Test number
    698720379117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,460 miles (+9,363)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,460 miles
    Test number
    591090112598
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass63,097 miles (+8,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    528585248519
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass54,982 miles (+8,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,982 miles
    Test number
    202129709262
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass46,487 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,487 miles
    Test number
    682493552882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,842 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    43,842 miles
    Test number
    708416025834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,508 miles (+6,968)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    37,508 miles
    Test number
    330843862302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,540 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,540 miles
    Test number
    179293510977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,743 miles (+10,326)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    29,743 miles
    Test number
    161396692584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,417 miles
    Test number
    438582822910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 RBN

Does L16 RBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RBN is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 RBN?
The MOT on L16 RBN is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RBN done?
L16 RBN was recorded at 93,349 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 7,857 miles a year.
Has L16 RBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RBN has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 RBN 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 RBN find?
L16 RBN passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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