Volkswagen Tiguan
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
L40 SMFMOT history
L40 SMF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 13 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,943 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 152,943 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,220 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 SMF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Tiguan
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 13 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 SMF was last recorded at 152,943 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 7,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,807 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,136 miles
- Average per year
- 9,220 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,943 miles
- 2025 – 145,807 miles
- 2024 – 138,558 miles
- 2023 – 130,941 miles
- 2022 – 116,329 miles
- 2021 – 105,641 miles
- 2020 – 100,541 miles
- 2019 – 95,274 miles
- 2018 – 85,487 miles
- 2017 – 74,245 miles
- 2016 – 63,480 miles
- 2015 – 54,826 miles
- 2014 – 43,817 miles
- 2013 – 34,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,943 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious itens corroded under vehicle
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, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 26 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,943 miles (+7,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 152,943 miles
- Test number
- 473124737985
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious itens corroded under vehicle
Pass145,807 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 145,807 miles
- Test number
- 231220319962
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,807 miles (+7,249)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,807 miles
- Test number
- 395903047578
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear small arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass138,558 miles (+7,617)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 138,558 miles
- Test number
- 373520237725
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,941 miles (+14,612)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 130,941 miles
- Test number
- 845997236757
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,329 miles (+10,688)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 116,329 miles
- Test number
- 300872556644
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,641 miles (+5,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 105,641 miles
- Test number
- 765745828374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,541 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 100,541 miles
- Test number
- 921454474091
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail100,541 miles (+5,267)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,541 miles
- Test number
- 337612718600
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass95,274 miles (+9,787)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 95,274 miles
- Test number
- 136127410081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,487 miles (+11,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 85,487 miles
- Test number
- 272766016809
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass74,245 miles (+10,765)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 74,245 miles
- Test number
- 610126686055
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,480 miles (+8,654)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 63,480 miles
- Test number
- 968617308981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,826 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 54,826 miles
- Test number
- 215830585438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,712 miles (+10,895)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,712 miles
- Test number
- 117648275164
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass43,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 43,817 miles
- Test number
- 817468784188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,817 miles (+9,193)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,817 miles
- Test number
- 247108684147
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass34,624 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 34,624 miles
- Test number
- 406038933268
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail34,624 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,624 miles
- Test number
- 868068433244
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L40 SMF
- Does L40 SMF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SMF is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 SMF?
- The MOT on L40 SMF is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 SMF done?
- L40 SMF was recorded at 152,943 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 9,220 miles a year.
- Has L40 SMF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 SMF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 SMF 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 L40 SMF find?
- L40 SMF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; various itens corroded under vehicle.
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