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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L55 COBMOT history

L55 COB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 24 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

L55 COB silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,526 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 COB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 COB was last recorded at 135,526 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,313 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,213 miles
Average per year
6,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,526 miles
  • 2025 – 129,313 miles
  • 2024 – 124,549 miles
  • 2023 – 119,604 miles
  • 2022 – 114,357 miles
  • 2021 – 110,342 miles
  • 2019 – 104,235 miles
  • 2018 – 99,058 miles
  • 2017 – 93,988 miles
  • 2016 – 86,959 miles
  • 2015 – 79,009 miles
  • 2014 – 66,361 miles
  • 2013 – 57,515 miles
  • 2012 – 44,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,526 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • All 4 tyres side walls perished and cracking open

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,526 miles (+6,213)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,526 miles
    Test number
    265791871569
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Small arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,313 miles (+4,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,313 miles
    Test number
    120187471322
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,549 miles (+4,945)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,549 miles
    Test number
    173648565458
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,604 miles (+5,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,604 miles
    Test number
    560775257480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,357 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,357 miles
    Test number
    788720845553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail114,321 miles (+3,979)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    106855748604
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,342 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,342 miles
    Test number
    171660807967
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres side walls perished and cracking open

  8. Fail110,330 miles (+6,095)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,330 miles
    Test number
    667557895132
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres side walls perished and cracking open

  9. Pass104,235 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    863743621677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,058 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    799592987214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,988 miles (+7,029)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,988 miles
    Test number
    760779576413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,959 miles (+7,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    250009590716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass79,009 miles (+12,648)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,009 miles
    Test number
    495675115139
    • 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

  14. Pass66,361 miles (+8,846)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,361 miles
    Test number
    177565104198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,515 miles (+12,937)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,515 miles
    Test number
    859644543011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,578 miles
    Test number
    498175192086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 COB

Does L55 COB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 COB is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 COB?
The MOT on L55 COB is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 COB done?
L55 COB was recorded at 135,526 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,592 miles a year.
Has L55 COB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 COB has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L55 COB 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 COB find?
L55 COB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement small arm; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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