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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L28 JLAMOT history

L28 JLA is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 119,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

L28 JLA black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,078 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 JLA was last recorded at 119,078 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 11,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,546 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,532 miles
Average per year
8,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,078 miles
  • 2025 – 107,546 miles
  • 2024 – 94,242 miles
  • 2023 – 80,663 miles
  • 2022 – 70,123 miles
  • 2021 – 58,872 miles
  • 2020 – 56,557 miles
  • 2019 – 49,649 miles
  • 2018 – 44,660 miles
  • 2017 – 38,810 miles
  • 2016 – 33,106 miles
  • 2015 – 26,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,078 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,078 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,078 miles
    Test number
    189235995382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  2. Fail119,076 miles (+11,530)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,076 miles
    Test number
    362891189326
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  3. Pass107,546 miles (+13,304)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    107,546 miles
    Test number
    874384186292
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass94,242 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,242 miles
    Test number
    583647894350
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail94,242 miles (+13,579)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,242 miles
    Test number
    214110485332
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  6. Pass80,663 miles (+10,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,663 miles
    Test number
    343825596623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass70,123 miles (+11,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    70,123 miles
    Test number
    710674744228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass58,872 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,872 miles
    Test number
    877465611995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,068 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,068 miles
    Test number
    947686632865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,557 miles (+6,908)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,557 miles
    Test number
    776354015121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,649 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,649 miles
    Test number
    490218116327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,660 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,660 miles
    Test number
    553410563826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,810 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,810 miles
    Test number
    800158199702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,106 miles (+6,668)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,106 miles
    Test number
    893539116685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,438 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,438 miles
    Test number
    137266085495
    • NoteOffside rear brake disk corroded

Questions about L28 JLA

Does L28 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 JLA is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 JLA?
The MOT on L28 JLA is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 JLA done?
L28 JLA was recorded at 119,078 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 8,269 miles a year.
Has L28 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 JLA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L28 JLA 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 L28 JLA find?
L28 JLA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear subframe corroded.

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