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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L1 TDLMOT history

L1 TDL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 16 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

L1 TDL blue Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
170,500 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TDL was last recorded at 170,500 miles on 15 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,493 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,500 miles
  • 2025 – 168,973 miles
  • 2024 – 165,205 miles
  • 2023 – 160,592 miles
  • 2022 – 154,821 miles
  • 2021 – 149,651 miles
  • 2020 – 144,203 miles
  • 2019 – 136,178 miles
  • 2018 – 124,978 miles
  • 2017 – 114,847 miles
  • 2016 – 99,378 miles
  • 2015 – 85,132 miles
  • 2014 – 71,339 miles
  • 2013 – 57,421 miles
  • 2012 – 44,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,500 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside side repeater dullRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosionRecorded 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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,500 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    170,500 miles
    Test number
    949487454059
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion

  2. Fail170,493 miles (+1,520)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,493 miles
    Test number
    669662922925
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering strut tunnel holed /corroded less than 30cm from strut mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater dull
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion

  3. Pass168,973 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    168,973 miles
    Test number
    939064596173
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail168,973 miles (+3,768)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,973 miles
    Test number
    711530682355
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure Mid section sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,205 miles (+4,613)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    165,205 miles
    Test number
    936385007203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower 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))

  6. Pass160,592 miles (+5,771)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,592 miles
    Test number
    621733951692
    • AdvisoryFront Wishbone bushes splitting.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components.

  7. Pass154,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,821 miles
    Test number
    284317663767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail154,820 miles (+5,169)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,820 miles
    Test number
    406722076280
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,651 miles (+5,448)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    149,651 miles
    Test number
    344828197837
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre 3mm tread left. 235/55R17
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass144,203 miles (+8,025)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,203 miles
    Test number
    427987383311
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished

  11. Pass136,178 miles (+11,200)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,178 miles
    Test number
    162052423788
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass124,978 miles (+10,131)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,978 miles
    Test number
    469153173636
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR CHASSY LEGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass114,847 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,847 miles
    Test number
    657893698797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 2.5mm tread left.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 3mm tread left. 235/55R17
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components.

  14. Fail114,846 miles (+15,468)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,846 miles
    Test number
    725492389157
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 2.5mm tread left.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre 3mm tread left. 235/55R17
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components.

  15. Pass99,378 miles (+14,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,378 miles
    Test number
    561479150383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass85,132 miles (+13,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,132 miles
    Test number
    266817115407
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass71,339 miles (+13,918)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    978801124116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,421 miles (+12,597)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,421 miles
    Test number
    749205113183
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass44,824 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,824 miles
    Test number
    599733922113
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L1 TDL

Does L1 TDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TDL is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 TDL?
The MOT on L1 TDL is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 TDL done?
L1 TDL was recorded at 170,500 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 8,955 miles a year.
Has L1 TDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TDL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 TDL 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 TDL find?
L1 TDL passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside side repeater dull; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split; rear subframe and suspension showing signs of corrosion.

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