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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L20 JOHMOT history

L20 JOH is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 18 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

L20 JOH black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,461 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 JOH was last recorded at 109,461 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 10,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,867 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,594 miles
Average per year
5,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,461 miles
  • 2025 – 98,867 miles
  • 2024 – 90,579 miles
  • 2023 – 84,393 miles
  • 2022 – 77,744 miles
  • 2021 – 72,331 miles
  • 2020 – 67,460 miles
  • 2019 – 67,424 miles
  • 2018 – 67,299 miles
  • 2017 – 66,478 miles
  • 2016 – 64,340 miles
  • 2015 – 59,776 miles
  • 2014 – 46,625 miles
  • 2013 – 35,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,461 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 100w

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 100w

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,461 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,461 miles
    Test number
    351235963427
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail109,461 miles (+10,594)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,461 miles
    Test number
    378394317515
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,867 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    98,867 miles
    Test number
    468889638064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,867 miles (+8,288)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,867 miles
    Test number
    186656412214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass90,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    222280849234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 100w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 100w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail90,579 miles (+6,186)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    322939971274
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 100w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 100w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 100w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/19 100w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass84,393 miles (+6,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,393 miles
    Test number
    542071765159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass77,744 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,744 miles
    Test number
    561657046482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,331 miles (+4,871)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,331 miles
    Test number
    881007642888
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

  10. Pass67,460 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,460 miles
    Test number
    808246885746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,424 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    176357131778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail67,416 miles (+117)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,416 miles
    Test number
    787871953210
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass67,299 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,299 miles
    Test number
    503211063072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,478 miles (+2,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,478 miles
    Test number
    460741354455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,340 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,340 miles
    Test number
    685816934213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,776 miles (+13,151)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,776 miles
    Test number
    595450715191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

  17. Pass46,625 miles (+10,753)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    275437824110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass35,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,872 miles
    Test number
    599119623166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 JOH

Does L20 JOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 JOH is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 JOH?
The MOT on L20 JOH is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 JOH done?
L20 JOH was recorded at 109,461 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,615 miles a year.
Has L20 JOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JOH has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 JOH 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 L20 JOH find?
L20 JOH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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