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Volkswagen Tiguan

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L31 RCWMOT history

L31 RCW is a white diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 26 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 119,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

L31 RCW white Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,496 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 RCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 RCW was last recorded at 119,496 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,496 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,496 miles
  • 2025 – 109,100 miles
  • 2024 – 98,641 miles
  • 2023 – 83,804 miles
  • 2022 – 66,843 miles
  • 2021 – 63,409 miles
  • 2020 – 58,628 miles
  • 2019 – 53,496 miles
  • 2018 – 46,813 miles
  • 2017 – 39,172 miles
  • 2016 – 31,615 miles
  • 2015 – 24,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,496 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,496 miles
    Test number
    371699540390
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,496 miles (+10,396)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,496 miles
    Test number
    913446531651
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to osr brake pads (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded

  3. Pass109,100 miles (+10,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,100 miles
    Test number
    967161200235
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,641 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    98,641 miles
    Test number
    662251422808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail98,611 miles (+14,807)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,611 miles
    Test number
    621008925076
    • MajorSub-frame insecurely attached nearside bolt loose & offside bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass83,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,804 miles
    Test number
    942447901659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,804 miles (+16,961)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,804 miles
    Test number
    225132178922
    • DangerousOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass66,843 miles (+3,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,843 miles
    Test number
    107124440429
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass63,409 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    963299881148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,406 miles (+4,778)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,406 miles
    Test number
    845618193557
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass58,628 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,628 miles
    Test number
    410399974806
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail58,566 miles (+5,070)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,566 miles
    Test number
    198428756969
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass53,496 miles (+6,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,496 miles
    Test number
    262537075610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass46,813 miles (+7,641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,813 miles
    Test number
    812371725040
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  15. Pass39,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,172 miles
    Test number
    997199799151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail39,172 miles (+7,557)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,172 miles
    Test number
    241101762639
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass31,615 miles (+7,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,615 miles
    Test number
    482651335988
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,459 miles
    Test number
    151877781678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 RCW

Does L31 RCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 RCW is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 RCW?
The MOT on L31 RCW is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 RCW done?
L31 RCW was recorded at 119,496 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 8,896 miles a year.
Has L31 RCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 RCW has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 RCW 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 RCW find?
L31 RCW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central front upper items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively very corroded inner face; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face very corroded.

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