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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L3 BHLMOT history

L3 BHL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

L3 BHL silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
130,124 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BHL was last recorded at 130,124 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 5,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,016 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,108 miles
Average per year
7,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,124 miles
  • 2024 – 125,016 miles
  • 2023 – 120,173 miles
  • 2022 – 114,697 miles
  • 2021 – 110,032 miles
  • 2020 – 105,252 miles
  • 2019 – 97,681 miles
  • 2018 – 86,201 miles
  • 2017 – 73,617 miles
  • 2016 – 61,631 miles
  • 2015 – 52,693 miles
  • 2014 – 45,681 miles
  • 2013 – 39,820 miles
  • 2012 – 34,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,124 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,124 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,124 miles
    Test number
    804091848435
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,124 miles (+5,108)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,124 miles
    Test number
    620344264623
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn pressed back into position on the day of the test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,016 miles (+4,843)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,016 miles
    Test number
    348606842087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass120,173 miles (+5,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,173 miles
    Test number
    311845010571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to plastic covers

  5. Pass114,697 miles (+4,665)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,697 miles
    Test number
    670393522551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass110,032 miles (+4,780)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,032 miles
    Test number
    540170385012
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft bearing play

  7. Pass105,252 miles (+7,571)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,252 miles
    Test number
    903485204539
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre bearing worn

  8. Pass97,681 miles (+11,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,681 miles
    Test number
    695516824671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,201 miles (+12,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,201 miles
    Test number
    500154963643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass73,617 miles (+11,986)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,617 miles
    Test number
    403090100067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass61,631 miles (+8,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    608651146528
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)

  12. Pass52,693 miles (+7,012)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,693 miles
    Test number
    463817983504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,681 miles (+5,861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    45,681 miles
    Test number
    125830724277
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass39,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,820 miles
    Test number
    516678113286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,820 miles (+5,431)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,820 miles
    Test number
    105048713272
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass34,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    999097242218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L3 BHL

Does L3 BHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 BHL expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 BHL?
The MOT on L3 BHL expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 BHL done?
L3 BHL was recorded at 130,124 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 7,321 miles a year.
Has L3 BHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BHL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 BHL 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 L3 BHL find?
L3 BHL passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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