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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L1 BFVMOT history

L1 BFV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 4 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 113,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L1 BFV silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,243 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 BFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 BFV was last recorded at 113,243 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 10,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,509 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,734 miles
Average per year
7,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,243 miles
  • 2025 – 102,509 miles
  • 2024 – 89,766 miles
  • 2023 – 82,458 miles
  • 2022 – 69,959 miles
  • 2021 – 63,700 miles
  • 2020 – 55,404 miles
  • 2019 – 49,654 miles
  • 2018 – 42,898 miles
  • 2017 – 38,843 miles
  • 2015 – 29,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,243 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,243 miles (+10,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,243 miles
    Test number
    227831429369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass102,509 miles (+12,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,509 miles
    Test number
    785381657219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass89,766 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,766 miles
    Test number
    955384912596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,458 miles (+268)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    633372402594
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail82,190 miles (+12,231)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,190 miles
    Test number
    905947633338
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass69,959 miles (+6,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,959 miles
    Test number
    222006602899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2355517W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass63,700 miles (+6,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,700 miles
    Test number
    273874182718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass57,522 miles (+2,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,522 miles
    Test number
    489248459849
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass55,404 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,404 miles
    Test number
    353541038998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,654 miles (+6,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,654 miles
    Test number
    582583441781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass42,898 miles (+4,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    700540116941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass38,843 miles (+9,316)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    38,843 miles
    Test number
    943374730572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    458969319969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 BFV

Does L1 BFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BFV is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 BFV?
The MOT on L1 BFV is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 BFV done?
L1 BFV was recorded at 113,243 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,869 miles a year.
Has L1 BFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 BFV has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 BFV 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 L1 BFV find?
L1 BFV passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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