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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L16 SRVMOT history

L16 SRV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 10 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

L16 SRV silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,101 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SRV was last recorded at 133,101 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,010 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
8,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,101 miles
  • 2025 – 125,331 miles
  • 2024 – 115,257 miles
  • 2023 – 109,239 miles
  • 2022 – 101,397 miles
  • 2021 – 93,193 miles
  • 2020 – 88,454 miles
  • 2019 – 81,622 miles
  • 2018 – 76,071 miles
  • 2017 – 70,366 miles
  • 2016 – 60,806 miles
  • 2015 – 51,279 miles
  • 2014 – 37,917 miles
  • 2013 – 24,555 miles
  • 2012 – 18,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,101 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt bothsidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on the inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,101 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,101 miles
    Test number
    324797891316
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt bothsides
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail133,010 miles (+7,679)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,010 miles
    Test number
    827786648114
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt bothsides
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass125,331 miles (+172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,331 miles
    Test number
    623487689559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail125,159 miles (+9,902)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,159 miles
    Test number
    475731750593
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn excessively on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass115,257 miles (+6,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,257 miles
    Test number
    358749434384
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH
  6. Pass109,239 miles (+7,842)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,239 miles
    Test number
    446872717600
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass101,397 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,397 miles
    Test number
    262231405432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Fail101,355 miles (+8,162)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,355 miles
    Test number
    705587962418
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Pass93,193 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    941557526910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail93,193 miles (+4,739)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,193 miles
    Test number
    898301720798
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass88,454 miles (+6,832)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,454 miles
    Test number
    626190276676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass81,622 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2020
    Odometer
    81,622 miles
    Test number
    346698162337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,071 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,071 miles
    Test number
    376335763256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,366 miles (+9,560)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,366 miles
    Test number
    343564179347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,806 miles (+9,527)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,806 miles
    Test number
    500496848831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,279 miles (+13,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,279 miles
    Test number
    175374585443
    • NoteSmoke test done. To clean to get readings
  17. Pass37,917 miles (+13,362)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,917 miles
    Test number
    707391204113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,555 miles (+6,050)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    24,555 miles
    Test number
    537268703142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,505 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,505 miles
    Test number
    517350372063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wheels may require alignment

Questions about L16 SRV

Does L16 SRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SRV is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SRV?
The MOT on L16 SRV is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SRV done?
L16 SRV was recorded at 133,101 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,197 miles a year.
Has L16 SRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SRV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 SRV 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 SRV find?
L16 SRV passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt bothsides; rear lower suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tie rods.

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