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Beige · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L8 RLKMOT history

L8 RLK is a beige diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 22 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 83,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L8 RLK beige Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,114 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RLK was last recorded at 83,114 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,087 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,027 miles
Average per year
5,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,114 miles
  • 2025 – 76,087 miles
  • 2024 – 71,258 miles
  • 2023 – 66,580 miles
  • 2022 – 63,185 miles
  • 2021 – 59,521 miles
  • 2020 – 55,333 miles
  • 2019 – 46,698 miles
  • 2018 – 39,559 miles
  • 2017 – 33,436 miles
  • 2016 – 26,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,114 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner face edge corroded .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,114 miles (+7,027)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,114 miles
    Test number
    417364869642
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass76,087 miles (+4,829)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,087 miles
    Test number
    830883820318
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 border line pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass71,258 miles (+4,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,258 miles
    Test number
    431397927540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass66,580 miles (+3,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    378084055934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  5. Pass63,185 miles (+3,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,185 miles
    Test number
    543493914507
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass59,521 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,521 miles
    Test number
    646343642093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,333 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    949655069887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner face edge corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail55,276 miles (+8,578)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,276 miles
    Test number
    554856528509
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner face edge corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass46,698 miles (+7,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,698 miles
    Test number
    104813668403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass39,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,559 miles
    Test number
    712973457089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail39,559 miles (+6,123)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,559 miles
    Test number
    618622578315
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass33,436 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,436 miles
    Test number
    314275503916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,657 miles
    Test number
    825663430454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 RLK

Does L8 RLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RLK is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RLK?
The MOT on L8 RLK is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 RLK done?
L8 RLK was recorded at 83,114 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,726 miles a year.
Has L8 RLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RLK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 RLK 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 RLK find?
L8 RLK passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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