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Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L23 DEMMOT history

L23 DEM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 1 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 94,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L23 DEM grey Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,815 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DEM was last recorded at 94,815 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 11,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,564 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,251 miles
Average per year
8,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,815 miles
  • 2025 – 83,564 miles
  • 2024 – 79,599 miles
  • 2023 – 70,073 miles
  • 2022 – 61,778 miles
  • 2021 – 49,857 miles
  • 2020 – 45,641 miles
  • 2019 – 34,750 miles
  • 2018 – 33,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,815 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak offside rear diff

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,815 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,815 miles
    Test number
    191615200184
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak offside rear diff

  2. Fail94,815 miles (+11,251)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,815 miles
    Test number
    789021608650
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak offside rear diff

  3. Pass83,564 miles (+3,965)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,564 miles
    Test number
    841147881657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,599 miles (+9,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    221173971357
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  5. Pass70,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    839953024465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray is loose

  6. Fail70,073 miles (+8,295)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    842984311699
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray is loose

  7. Pass61,778 miles (+11,921)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,778 miles
    Test number
    232558558461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,857 miles (+4,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,857 miles
    Test number
    585240110622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,641 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    221873584202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail45,588 miles (+10,838)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,588 miles
    Test number
    213536720672
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass34,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,750 miles
    Test number
    983306287446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,750 miles (+1,219)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,750 miles
    Test number
    265402373200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass33,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,531 miles
    Test number
    459606015374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Questions about L23 DEM

Does L23 DEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DEM is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 DEM?
The MOT on L23 DEM is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 DEM done?
L23 DEM was recorded at 94,815 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,116 miles a year.
Has L23 DEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DEM has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 DEM 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 L23 DEM find?
L23 DEM passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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