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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L31 SJSMOT history

L31 SJS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 28 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L31 SJS blue Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,500 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SJS was last recorded at 104,500 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2016: 55,298 miles, lower than 74,835 miles on 25 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,635 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,865 miles
Average per year
5,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,500 miles
  • 2025 – 101,635 miles
  • 2024 – 99,162 miles
  • 2023 – 95,249 miles
  • 2022 – 90,367 miles
  • 2021 – 85,866 miles
  • 2020 – 81,810 miles
  • 2019 – 74,458 miles
  • 2018 – 68,511 miles
  • 2017 – 62,707 miles
  • 2016 – 55,298 miles
  • 2015 – 74,835 miles
  • 2014 – 45,124 miles
  • 2013 – 33,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,500 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,500 miles (+2,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,500 miles
    Test number
    499001955345
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass101,635 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,635 miles
    Test number
    623348876850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,162 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,162 miles
    Test number
    837724624939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,249 miles (+4,882)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    697321601881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,367 miles (+4,501)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,367 miles
    Test number
    610940466103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,866 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,866 miles
    Test number
    762208312904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,810 miles (+7,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,810 miles
    Test number
    233040392426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud is insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

  8. Pass74,458 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,458 miles
    Test number
    205886034222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,443 miles (+5,932)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,443 miles
    Test number
    530495397870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass68,511 miles (+5,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,511 miles
    Test number
    186637311075
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread screw
    • AdvisoryO/s/f shock leaking

  11. Pass62,707 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    563388358395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,344 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,344 miles
    Test number
    179097594056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,298 miles (-19,537)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,298 miles
    Test number
    863845628631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,835 miles (+29,711)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,835 miles
    Test number
    906974585014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,124 miles (+11,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,124 miles
    Test number
    605692064149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass33,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,760 miles
    Test number
    637064063124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L31 SJS

Does L31 SJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SJS is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 SJS?
The MOT on L31 SJS is valid until 20 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 SJS done?
L31 SJS was recorded at 104,500 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,351 miles a year.
Has L31 SJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SJS has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L31 SJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L31 SJS find?
L31 SJS passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s.

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