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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LB59 LWDMOT history

LB59 LWD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 22 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 212,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
212,347 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 LWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 LWD was last recorded at 212,347 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 5,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,410 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,937 miles
Average per year
10,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,347 miles
  • 2024 – 206,410 miles
  • 2023 – 198,663 miles
  • 2022 – 191,435 miles
  • 2021 – 182,958 miles
  • 2020 – 173,776 miles
  • 2019 – 163,196 miles
  • 2018 – 152,819 miles
  • 2017 – 144,734 miles
  • 2016 – 131,399 miles
  • 2015 – 120,027 miles
  • 2014 – 108,822 miles
  • 2013 – 95,379 miles
  • 2012 – 76,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,347 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    212,347 miles
    Test number
    525850693045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail212,347 miles (+5,937)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,347 miles
    Test number
    626860746805
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,410 miles (+7,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    206,410 miles
    Test number
    951557005872
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass198,663 miles (+7,228)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    198,663 miles
    Test number
    193392481677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass191,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,435 miles
    Test number
    403645489403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail191,435 miles (+8,477)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,435 miles
    Test number
    106289638731
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass182,958 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,958 miles
    Test number
    124163541285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail182,928 miles (+9,152)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,928 miles
    Test number
    802651177814
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Hole in centre of plate (0.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  9. Pass173,776 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,776 miles
    Test number
    786736187513
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn

  10. Fail173,765 miles (+10,569)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,765 miles
    Test number
    169632664791
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn

  11. Pass163,196 miles (+10,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,196 miles
    Test number
    200638388071
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on edge

  12. Pass152,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,819 miles
    Test number
    882594642765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,819 miles (+8,085)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,819 miles
    Test number
    661391699620
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass144,734 miles (+13,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,734 miles
    Test number
    273328763696
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre wearing on edges

  15. Pass131,399 miles (+11,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,399 miles
    Test number
    995896143725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wearing badly on inner edge

  16. Pass120,027 miles (+154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    120,027 miles
    Test number
    149331501148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail119,873 miles (+11,051)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,873 miles
    Test number
    299806054571
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass108,822 miles (+13,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,822 miles
    Test number
    415920634372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass95,379 miles (+19,313)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,379 miles
    Test number
    296546523305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePropshaft rear balance weight starting to split

  20. Pass76,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,066 miles
    Test number
    229685452393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail76,066 miles1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,066 miles
    Test number
    897275652326
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB59 LWD

Does LB59 LWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 LWD is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB59 LWD?
The MOT on LB59 LWD is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 LWD done?
LB59 LWD was recorded at 212,347 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 10,604 miles a year.
Has LB59 LWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 LWD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 LWD 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 LB59 LWD find?
LB59 LWD passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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