Volkswagen Tiguan
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
L8 FMJMOT history
L8 FMJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 181,986 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 181,986 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,567 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 FMJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Tiguan
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 31 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 FMJ was last recorded at 181,986 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 12,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,489 miles · 16 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,497 miles
- Average per year
- 13,567 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,986 miles
- 2025 – 169,489 miles
- 2024 – 157,000 miles
- 2023 – 149,438 miles
- 2022 – 137,829 miles
- 2021 – 121,907 miles
- 2020 – 106,259 miles
- 2019 – 91,509 miles
- 2018 – 73,394 miles
- 2017 – 57,026 miles
- 2016 – 41,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,986 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut bearing (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 13 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,986 miles (+12,497)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 181,986 miles
- Test number
- 140041902289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut bearing (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,489 miles (+12,489)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 169,489 miles
- Test number
- 959759342355
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,000 miles (+7,562)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 157,000 miles
- Test number
- 761974430450
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 149,438 miles
- Test number
- 329298837001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,438 miles (+11,609)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,438 miles
- Test number
- 629735434348
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass137,829 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 137,829 miles
- Test number
- 554140879731
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail137,829 miles (+15,922)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,829 miles
- Test number
- 339307390397
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass121,907 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 121,907 miles
- Test number
- 474344319120
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail121,907 miles (+15,648)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,907 miles
- Test number
- 617635846323
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass106,259 miles (+14,750)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 106,259 miles
- Test number
- 307674063220
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,509 miles (+18,115)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 91,509 miles
- Test number
- 588448951765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,394 miles (+16,368)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 73,394 miles
- Test number
- 383775352908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,026 miles (+15,748)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 57,026 miles
- Test number
- 672285667737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,278 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 41,278 miles
- Test number
- 448929967118
- 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)
- AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre
Questions about L8 FMJ
- Does L8 FMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FMJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 FMJ?
- The MOT on L8 FMJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 FMJ done?
- L8 FMJ was recorded at 181,986 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 13,567 miles a year.
- Has L8 FMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 FMJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L8 FMJ 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 FMJ find?
- L8 FMJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut bearing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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