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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

L31 LRKMOT history

L31 LRK is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 30 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

L31 LRK black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
70,138 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LRK was last recorded at 70,138 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 7,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,072 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,066 miles
Average per year
8,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,138 miles
  • 2025 – 63,072 miles
  • 2024 – 54,885 miles
  • 2023 – 41,920 miles
  • 2022 – 31,332 miles
  • 2021 – 26,336 miles
  • 2020 – 19,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,138 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre side walls damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    70,138 miles
    Test number
    949188518074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,138 miles (+7,066)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,138 miles
    Test number
    677541420132
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass63,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,072 miles
    Test number
    272108235363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,072 miles (+8,187)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,072 miles
    Test number
    831935623943
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass54,885 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    395502893657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,497 miles
    Test number
    241641657369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Fail54,497 miles (+12,577)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,497 miles
    Test number
    102462934094
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Pass41,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,920 miles
    Test number
    338168702585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,919 miles (+10,587)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,919 miles
    Test number
    800456228007
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  10. Pass31,332 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,332 miles
    Test number
    607176960765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    26,336 miles
    Test number
    356903580755
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre and offside rear tyre side walls damaged

  12. Fail26,336 miles (+6,604)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,336 miles
    Test number
    302595542731
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre and offside rear tyre side walls damaged

  13. Pass19,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    19,732 miles
    Test number
    496414720555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L31 LRK

Does L31 LRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LRK is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 LRK?
The MOT on L31 LRK is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LRK done?
L31 LRK was recorded at 70,138 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 8,508 miles a year.
Has L31 LRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LRK has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 LRK 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 L31 LRK find?
L31 LRK passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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