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Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LA12 FDNMOT history

LA12 FDN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LA12 FDN grey Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,525 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 FDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 FDN was last recorded at 136,525 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,377 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,148 miles
Average per year
6,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,525 miles
  • 2025 – 131,377 miles
  • 2024 – 126,138 miles
  • 2023 – 120,784 miles
  • 2022 – 112,717 miles
  • 2021 – 105,060 miles
  • 2020 – 98,597 miles
  • 2019 – 97,106 miles
  • 2018 – 92,492 miles
  • 2017 – 88,504 miles
  • 2016 – 80,687 miles
  • 2015 – 59,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,525 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,525 miles (+5,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,525 miles
    Test number
    682538689119
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,377 miles (+5,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,377 miles
    Test number
    877938769033
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,138 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,138 miles
    Test number
    373254004349
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail126,134 miles (+5,350)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,134 miles
    Test number
    656888497366
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,784 miles (+8,067)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,784 miles
    Test number
    359492801566
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,717 miles (+7,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,717 miles
    Test number
    738615548953
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass105,060 miles (+6,463)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,060 miles
    Test number
    686024671547
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,597 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,597 miles
    Test number
    258899624568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,106 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,106 miles
    Test number
    336088648130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail97,106 miles (+4,614)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,106 miles
    Test number
    233820275934
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,492 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,492 miles
    Test number
    907646134473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,504 miles
    Test number
    819559828658
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail88,504 miles (+46)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,504 miles
    Test number
    703696489057
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail88,458 miles (+7,771)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,458 miles
    Test number
    334968442355
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass80,687 miles (+21,656)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    706211553437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,031 miles
    Test number
    848819305204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA12 FDN

Does LA12 FDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 FDN is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA12 FDN?
The MOT on LA12 FDN is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 FDN done?
LA12 FDN was recorded at 136,525 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,982 miles a year.
Has LA12 FDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 FDN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 FDN 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 LA12 FDN find?
LA12 FDN passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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