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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L21 BARMOT history

L21 BAR is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 18 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 122,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L21 BAR black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,252 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BAR was last recorded at 122,252 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,234 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
13,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,252 miles
  • 2025 – 110,076 miles
  • 2024 – 96,167 miles
  • 2023 – 82,192 miles
  • 2022 – 67,322 miles
  • 2021 – 52,881 miles
  • 2020 – 37,264 miles
  • 2019 – 19,762 miles
  • 2018 – 17,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,252 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,252 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,252 miles
    Test number
    423029023623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,234 miles (+12,158)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,234 miles
    Test number
    452912549029
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer pad (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  3. Pass110,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,076 miles
    Test number
    687286296969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,072 miles (+13,905)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,072 miles
    Test number
    534835248718
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass96,167 miles (+13,975)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,167 miles
    Test number
    598031000949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass82,192 miles (+14,870)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    954688666006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,322 miles (+14,441)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,322 miles
    Test number
    163233237778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,881 miles (+15,617)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    122506510875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,264 miles (+17,502)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,264 miles
    Test number
    726857377688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,762 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    19,762 miles
    Test number
    389708082852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,565 miles
    Test number
    720055713282
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to record
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about L21 BAR

Does L21 BAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BAR is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 BAR?
The MOT on L21 BAR is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 BAR done?
L21 BAR was recorded at 122,252 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 13,023 miles a year.
Has L21 BAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BAR has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 BAR 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 L21 BAR find?
L21 BAR passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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