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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB08 XLTMOT history

LB08 XLT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,960 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XLT
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
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XLT was last recorded at 118,960 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,960 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,960 miles
  • 2025 – 110,612 miles
  • 2024 – 106,438 miles
  • 2022 – 100,432 miles
  • 2021 – 96,516 miles
  • 2020 – 91,592 miles
  • 2019 – 83,298 miles
  • 2018 – 68,548 miles
  • 2017 – 61,269 miles
  • 2016 – 53,527 miles
  • 2015 – 45,781 miles
  • 2014 – 37,674 miles
  • 2013 – 30,084 miles
  • 2012 – 24,025 miles
  • 2011 – 15,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,960 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn inner edge strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,960 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,960 miles
    Test number
    254831158537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn inner edge strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,960 miles (+8,348)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,960 miles
    Test number
    822219271479
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn inner edge strongly advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteady tpms

  3. Pass110,612 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    110,612 miles
    Test number
    226080647652
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,612 miles (+4,174)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,612 miles
    Test number
    832807902180
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,438 miles (+6,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,438 miles
    Test number
    522704177937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPS Light On Dash

  6. Pass100,432 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,432 miles
    Test number
    908281433473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,425 miles (+3,909)1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,425 miles
    Test number
    641414425210
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,516 miles (+4,924)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    863036219468
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass91,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    718758835611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail91,592 miles (+8,294)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,592 miles
    Test number
    669687146043
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass83,298 miles (+14,750)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,298 miles
    Test number
    851976734684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,548 miles (+7,279)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,548 miles
    Test number
    164513151573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,269 miles (+7,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,269 miles
    Test number
    415545386922
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass53,527 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,527 miles
    Test number
    575927379484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail53,521 miles (+7,740)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    358532730581
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,781 miles (+8,107)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,781 miles
    Test number
    986074355180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,674 miles (+7,590)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,674 miles
    Test number
    755261284127
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass30,084 miles (+6,059)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,084 miles
    Test number
    175935483144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,025 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,025 miles
    Test number
    985260532220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,843 miles (+4,169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,843 miles
    Test number
    415814902017
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.

  21. Pass15,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,674 miles
    Test number
    569393151187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XLT

Does LB08 XLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XLT is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XLT?
The MOT on LB08 XLT is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 XLT done?
LB08 XLT was recorded at 118,960 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,053 miles a year.
Has LB08 XLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XLT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 XLT 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 XLT find?
LB08 XLT passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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