Volkswagen Tiguan
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
L5 BAMMOT history
L5 BAM is a white diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 118,924 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 118,924 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 BAM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Tiguan
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 31 Jul 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 BAM was last recorded at 118,924 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 4,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,161 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,763 miles
- Average per year
- 9,312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,924 miles
- 2025 – 114,161 miles
- 2024 – 103,995 miles
- 2023 – 94,748 miles
- 2022 – 85,404 miles
- 2021 – 73,209 miles
- 2020 – 67,414 miles
- 2019 – 57,906 miles
- 2018 – 46,400 miles
- 2017 – 35,228 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,924 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
11 tests since 25 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,924 miles (+4,763)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 118,924 miles
- Test number
- 848143701400
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,161 miles (+10,166)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 114,161 miles
- Test number
- 209103683608
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,995 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 103,995 miles
- Test number
- 430268476501
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail103,995 miles (+9,247)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,995 miles
- Test number
- 439671252254
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass94,748 miles (+9,344)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 94,748 miles
- Test number
- 702998657926
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts getting low (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,404 miles (+12,195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 85,404 miles
- Test number
- 589785072265
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,209 miles (+5,795)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 73,209 miles
- Test number
- 634988394446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,414 miles (+9,508)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 67,414 miles
- Test number
- 562006700622
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass57,906 miles (+11,506)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 57,906 miles
- Test number
- 212299294765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,400 miles (+11,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 46,400 miles
- Test number
- 492917583019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,228 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 35,228 miles
- Test number
- 114867900507
- 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)
Questions about L5 BAM
- Does L5 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BAM is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 BAM?
- The MOT on L5 BAM is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 BAM done?
- L5 BAM was recorded at 118,924 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 9,312 miles a year.
- Has L5 BAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 BAM has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L5 BAM 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 L5 BAM find?
- L5 BAM passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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