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Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L4 XLJMOT history

L4 XLJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 19 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 114,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L4 XLJ grey Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,484 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 XLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
19 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 XLJ was last recorded at 114,484 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,475 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
11,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,484 miles
  • 2025 – 100,507 miles
  • 2024 – 83,447 miles
  • 2023 – 64,479 miles
  • 2022 – 57,279 miles
  • 2021 – 47,066 miles
  • 2019 – 39,063 miles
  • 2018 – 29,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,484 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryWiper damage in swept area of windscreenRecorded 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, rear lower outer bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,484 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,484 miles
    Test number
    305931277746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper damage in swept area of windscreen

  2. Fail114,475 miles (+13,968)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,475 miles
    Test number
    407941041286
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper damage in swept area of windscreen

  3. Pass100,507 miles (+17,060)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    100,507 miles
    Test number
    446092764385
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass83,447 miles (+18,968)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,447 miles
    Test number
    568866960598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,479 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,479 miles
    Test number
    333550479432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,279 miles (+10,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,279 miles
    Test number
    742441935940
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,066 miles
    Test number
    642917633625
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail47,066 miles (+8,003)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,066 miles
    Test number
    454217083442
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass39,063 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,063 miles
    Test number
    568130051308
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, rear lower outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail39,060 miles (+9,874)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,060 miles
    Test number
    277939031997
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, rear lower outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass29,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    29,186 miles
    Test number
    344879224302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,186 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,186 miles
    Test number
    907167264581
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L4 XLJ

Does L4 XLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 XLJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 XLJ?
The MOT on L4 XLJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 XLJ done?
L4 XLJ was recorded at 114,484 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 11,040 miles a year.
Has L4 XLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 XLJ has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 XLJ 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 L4 XLJ find?
L4 XLJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; wiper damage in swept area of windscreen.

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