Volkswagen Tiguan
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
LB59 OBUMOT history
LB59 OBU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 19 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 163,768 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB59 OBU
- 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
- 19 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB59 OBU was last recorded at 163,768 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 17,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,258 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 17,510 miles
- Average per year
- 10,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,768 miles
- 2025 – 146,258 miles
- 2024 – 126,612 miles
- 2023 – 106,212 miles
- 2022 – 87,959 miles
- 2021 – 74,272 miles
- 2020 – 65,599 miles
- 2019 – 54,036 miles
- 2018 – 44,849 miles
- 2017 – 41,626 miles
- 2016 – 35,645 miles
- 2015 – 28,764 miles
- 2014 – 23,971 miles
- 2013 – 20,207 miles
- 2012 – 14,649 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,768 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,768 miles (+17,510)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 163,768 miles
- Test number
- 331831898125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass146,258 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 146,258 miles
- Test number
- 989886971700
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail146,258 miles (+19,646)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,258 miles
- Test number
- 387507365565
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,612 miles (+20,400)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 126,612 miles
- Test number
- 996259471260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,212 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 106,212 miles
- Test number
- 747731262704
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail106,206 miles (+18,247)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,206 miles
- Test number
- 496972597398
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass87,959 miles (+13,687)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 87,959 miles
- Test number
- 455048205865
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass74,272 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 74,272 miles
- Test number
- 331189929126
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail74,272 miles (+8,673)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,272 miles
- Test number
- 484514443827
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass65,599 miles (+11,563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 65,599 miles
- Test number
- 315460575110
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass54,036 miles (+9,187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 54,036 miles
- Test number
- 264739844407
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,849 miles (+3,223)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 44,849 miles
- Test number
- 292771842613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,626 miles (+5,981)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 41,626 miles
- Test number
- 584959996369
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has worn inner tread
Pass35,645 miles (+6,881)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 35,645 miles
- Test number
- 943614726028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,764 miles (+141)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 28,764 miles
- Test number
- 892386643324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,623 miles (+4,652)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,623 miles
- Test number
- 600460385882
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass23,971 miles (+3,764)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 23,971 miles
- Test number
- 179689254238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,207 miles (+5,558)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 20,207 miles
- Test number
- 338749253259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 14,649 miles
- Test number
- 548314482214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB59 OBU
- Does LB59 OBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 OBU is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB59 OBU?
- The MOT on LB59 OBU is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB59 OBU done?
- LB59 OBU was recorded at 163,768 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 10,796 miles a year.
- Has LB59 OBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB59 OBU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB59 OBU 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 OBU find?
- LB59 OBU passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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