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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L50 BJLMOT history

L50 BJL is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

L50 BJL black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
74,187 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L50 BJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L50 BJL was last recorded at 74,187 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 2,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,159 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,028 miles
Average per year
2,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,187 miles
  • 2024 – 72,159 miles
  • 2023 – 68,968 miles
  • 2022 – 67,600 miles
  • 2021 – 63,463 miles
  • 2019 – 58,949 miles
  • 2018 – 55,761 miles
  • 2017 – 52,579 miles
  • 2016 – 49,289 miles
  • 2015 – 46,017 miles
  • 2014 – 43,012 miles
  • 2013 – 38,568 miles
  • 2012 – 34,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,187 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Wrn light on dash for lighting system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,187 miles (+2,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,187 miles
    Test number
    899599544079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,159 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    502452695424
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWrn light on dash for lighting system

  3. Fail72,156 miles (+3,188)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    296888955620
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWrn light on dash for lighting system

  4. Pass68,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,968 miles
    Test number
    830691313006
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark FLUID LOW (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear SHOCK BUMP STOPS BROKEN

  5. Fail68,968 miles (+1,368)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,968 miles
    Test number
    558654369771
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark FLUID LOW (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear SHOCK BUMP STOPS BROKEN

  6. Pass67,600 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,600 miles
    Test number
    829293261028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,463 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,463 miles
    Test number
    228260506089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail63,463 miles (+4,514)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,463 miles
    Test number
    172538364012
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass58,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,949 miles
    Test number
    902930318977
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail58,949 miles (+3,188)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,949 miles
    Test number
    213266655923
    • MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass55,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,761 miles
    Test number
    931896810322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,761 miles (+3,182)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,761 miles
    Test number
    964726918648
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass52,579 miles (+3,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,579 miles
    Test number
    632886705418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber mounting making noise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass49,289 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,289 miles
    Test number
    364426077759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,017 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    357592915189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,012 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,012 miles
    Test number
    336679014173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,568 miles (+3,569)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,568 miles
    Test number
    785019303114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    229370112113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,999 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,999 miles
    Test number
    107637602103
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about L50 BJL

Does L50 BJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L50 BJL is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L50 BJL?
The MOT on L50 BJL is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L50 BJL done?
L50 BJL was recorded at 74,187 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 2,902 miles a year.
Has L50 BJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L50 BJL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L50 BJL 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 L50 BJL find?
L50 BJL passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; oil leak, but not excessive.

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