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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L23 DKSMOT history

L23 DKS is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 3 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 71,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

L23 DKS black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,391 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 DKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 DKS was last recorded at 71,391 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,391 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,391 miles
  • 2025 – 71,391 miles
  • 2022 – 71,373 miles
  • 2020 – 70,580 miles
  • 2019 – 55,415 miles
  • 2018 – 46,332 miles
  • 2017 – 41,279 miles
  • 2016 – 35,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,391 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    227484898121
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,391 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    928810998749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,373 miles (+793)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,373 miles
    Test number
    185297736824
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  4. Pass70,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    309906561544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,580 miles (+15,165)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,580 miles
    Test number
    186468507052
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  6. Pass55,415 miles (+9,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,415 miles
    Test number
    238343318825
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly perished & small cuts in tread not to x/s at time of test.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer brake pad 3/4 worn at time of test.

  7. Pass46,332 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,332 miles
    Test number
    841081350114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,279 miles
    Test number
    237780541856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,279 miles (+5,843)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,279 miles
    Test number
    269025753647
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass35,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,436 miles
    Test number
    211346645408
    • 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)

Questions about L23 DKS

Does L23 DKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 DKS is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 DKS?
The MOT on L23 DKS is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 DKS done?
L23 DKS was recorded at 71,391 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 3,466 miles a year.
Has L23 DKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 DKS has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 DKS 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 DKS find?
L23 DKS passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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