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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L8 CTYMOT history

L8 CTY is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L8 CTY black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,010 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CTY
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
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CTY was last recorded at 142,010 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 5,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,749 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,261 miles
Average per year
7,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,010 miles
  • 2025 – 136,749 miles
  • 2024 – 134,412 miles
  • 2023 – 130,636 miles
  • 2022 – 126,164 miles
  • 2021 – 122,404 miles
  • 2020 – 120,427 miles
  • 2019 – 115,931 miles
  • 2017 – 108,876 miles
  • 2016 – 98,061 miles
  • 2015 – 90,014 miles
  • 2014 – 79,454 miles
  • 2013 – 61,092 miles
  • 2012 – 45,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,010 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened S (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,010 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,010 miles
    Test number
    508998416950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,010 miles (+5,261)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,010 miles
    Test number
    199258055978
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,749 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,749 miles
    Test number
    777576855889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,741 miles (+2,329)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,741 miles
    Test number
    479126806346
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,412 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,412 miles
    Test number
    517988326874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,636 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,636 miles
    Test number
    400833513522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,164 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,164 miles
    Test number
    141774156909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail126,152 miles (+3,748)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,152 miles
    Test number
    119360537168
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass122,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    122,404 miles
    Test number
    152204352172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,404 miles (+1,977)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,404 miles
    Test number
    619131317718
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass120,427 miles (+4,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,427 miles
    Test number
    215227246555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass115,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,931 miles
    Test number
    216563125098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,931 miles (+7,055)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,931 miles
    Test number
    686054631641
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass108,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    267017422601
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on outer edges
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail108,876 miles (+10,815)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    585863808067
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on outer edges
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass98,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,061 miles
    Test number
    501658306361
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened S (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail98,061 miles (+8,047)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,061 miles
    Test number
    664488552233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords at sidewall damage (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened S (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass90,014 miles (+10,560)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,014 miles
    Test number
    551005794796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,454 miles (+18,362)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,454 miles
    Test number
    155720094223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,092 miles (+15,120)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,092 miles
    Test number
    378852213359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,972 miles
    Test number
    589631222345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 CTY

Does L8 CTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CTY is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CTY?
The MOT on L8 CTY is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CTY done?
L8 CTY was recorded at 142,010 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,231 miles a year.
Has L8 CTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CTY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 CTY 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 L8 CTY find?
L8 CTY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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