Volkswagen Tiguan
White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
L40 XERMOT history
L40 XER is a white diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 28 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 74,202 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 74,202 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,101 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 XER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Tiguan
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 28 Sept 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 XER was last recorded at 74,202 miles on 1 May 2026, 5,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,370 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,832 miles
- Average per year
- 7,101 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,202 miles
- 2025 – 68,370 miles
- 2024 – 61,376 miles
- 2023 – 57,884 miles
- 2022 – 48,844 miles
- 2021 – 39,609 miles
- 2020 – 34,280 miles
- 2019 – 28,201 miles
- 2018 – 20,191 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
11 tests since 22 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,202 miles (+5,832)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 74,202 miles
- Test number
- 5499817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,370 miles (+6,994)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 68,370 miles
- Test number
- 245634465454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,376 miles (+3,492)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 61,376 miles
- Test number
- 536581663188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,884 miles (+173)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 57,884 miles
- Test number
- 566328163909
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail57,711 miles (+8,867)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,711 miles
- Test number
- 320475911455
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass48,844 miles (+9,235)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 48,844 miles
- Test number
- 837499270911
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass39,609 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 39,609 miles
- Test number
- 247266295043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail39,609 miles (+5,329)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,609 miles
- Test number
- 838127602438
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass34,280 miles (+6,079)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 34,280 miles
- Test number
- 601561540859
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2
Pass28,201 miles (+8,010)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 28,201 miles
- Test number
- 942956760989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass20,191 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 20,191 miles
- Test number
- 352908164840
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Questions about L40 XER
- Does L40 XER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 XER is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 XER?
- The MOT on L40 XER is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 XER done?
- L40 XER was recorded at 74,202 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,101 miles a year.
- Has L40 XER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 XER has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on L40 XER 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 XER find?
- L40 XER passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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