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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 VGJMOT history

LB08 VGJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
127,548 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VGJ was last recorded at 127,548 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 9,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,789 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
9,759 miles
Average per year
7,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,548 miles
  • 2022 – 117,789 miles
  • 2021 – 109,368 miles
  • 2020 – 99,475 miles
  • 2019 – 95,470 miles
  • 2018 – 90,641 miles
  • 2017 – 82,979 miles
  • 2016 – 77,651 miles
  • 2015 – 68,774 miles
  • 2014 – 60,769 miles
  • 2013 – 53,881 miles
  • 2012 – 40,004 miles
  • 2011 – 28,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,548 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,548 miles (+9,759)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,548 miles
    Test number
    709056632572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass117,789 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,789 miles
    Test number
    984071677117
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail117,789 miles (+8,421)1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,789 miles
    Test number
    254196495641
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,368 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,368 miles
    Test number
    475412398146
    • MinorFront Windscreen 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail109,368 miles (+9,893)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,368 miles
    Test number
    379161989816
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,475 miles
    Test number
    358023004315
    • 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))

  7. Fail99,475 miles (+4,005)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,475 miles
    Test number
    943972819352
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  8. Pass95,470 miles (+4,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,470 miles
    Test number
    903120004081
    • 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))

  9. Pass90,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,641 miles
    Test number
    254689862561
    • 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))

  10. Fail90,641 miles (+7,662)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,641 miles
    Test number
    867729675609
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))

  11. Pass82,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    401424042128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail82,976 miles (+5,325)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,976 miles
    Test number
    340922587279
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass77,651 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,651 miles
    Test number
    533501701065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Left (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Right (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  14. Fail77,651 miles (+8,877)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,651 miles
    Test number
    421147598403
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Left (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Right (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  15. Pass68,774 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,774 miles
    Test number
    636761485138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,769 miles (+6,888)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,769 miles
    Test number
    265802764174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,881 miles (+13,877)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,881 miles
    Test number
    888767753177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,004 miles (+37)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,004 miles
    Test number
    865341882186
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Fail39,967 miles (+11,966)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,967 miles
    Test number
    988800982194
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass28,001 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,001 miles
    Test number
    395634991180
    • NoteEmissions not tested due to D.P.F

Questions about LB08 VGJ

Does LB08 VGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VGJ expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VGJ?
The MOT on LB08 VGJ expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VGJ done?
LB08 VGJ was recorded at 127,548 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 7,953 miles a year.
Has LB08 VGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VGJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 VGJ 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 LB08 VGJ find?
LB08 VGJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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