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Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L55 AWTMOT history

L55 AWT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 16 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L55 AWT grey Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,853 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 AWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 AWT was last recorded at 128,853 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 13,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,758 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,095 miles
Average per year
7,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,853 miles
  • 2025 – 115,758 miles
  • 2024 – 107,547 miles
  • 2023 – 99,569 miles
  • 2022 – 89,308 miles
  • 2021 – 85,066 miles
  • 2020 – 81,914 miles
  • 2019 – 76,815 miles
  • 2018 – 66,295 miles
  • 2017 – 52,400 miles
  • 2016 – 44,385 miles
  • 2015 – 38,007 miles
  • 2014 – 33,624 miles
  • 2013 – 27,718 miles
  • 2012 – 20,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,853 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,853 miles (+13,095)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,853 miles
    Test number
    771473258538
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,758 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,758 miles
    Test number
    508501215186
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,758 miles (+8,211)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,758 miles
    Test number
    916292222072
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,547 miles (+7,978)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,547 miles
    Test number
    342304067588
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass99,569 miles (+10,261)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,569 miles
    Test number
    170853532866
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,308 miles (+4,242)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,308 miles
    Test number
    254015126211
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,066 miles (+3,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,066 miles
    Test number
    805869854582
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  8. Pass81,914 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,914 miles
    Test number
    535452833828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,815 miles
    Test number
    658540391940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,815 miles (+10,520)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,815 miles
    Test number
    143987466581
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass66,295 miles (+13,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    484398820422
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryLow emission engine

  12. Pass52,400 miles (+8,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,400 miles
    Test number
    632365992100
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre low inner edge

  13. Pass44,385 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,385 miles
    Test number
    377022034457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,007 miles (+4,383)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,007 miles
    Test number
    447008625118
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring not at its stop

  15. Pass33,624 miles (+5,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,624 miles
    Test number
    228336724472
    • Note0 emissions readout

  16. Pass27,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,718 miles
    Test number
    109601743155
    • 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)

  17. Fail27,718 miles (+7,018)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,718 miles
    Test number
    977781443176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  18. Pass20,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,700 miles
    Test number
    948198012136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 AWT

Does L55 AWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AWT is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 AWT?
The MOT on L55 AWT is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 AWT done?
L55 AWT was recorded at 128,853 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 7,617 miles a year.
Has L55 AWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 AWT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 AWT 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 L55 AWT find?
L55 AWT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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