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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 BZLMOT history

LB61 BZL is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 11 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,133 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 BZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 BZL was last recorded at 158,133 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 10,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,754 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,379 miles
Average per year
11,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,133 miles
  • 2025 – 147,754 miles
  • 2024 – 138,243 miles
  • 2023 – 125,218 miles
  • 2022 – 111,254 miles
  • 2021 – 100,073 miles
  • 2020 – 89,040 miles
  • 2019 – 74,272 miles
  • 2018 – 67,436 miles
  • 2017 – 56,613 miles
  • 2016 – 42,690 miles
  • 2015 – 26,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,133 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 coil spring rubbing on vehicle body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,133 miles (+10,379)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,133 miles
    Test number
    500348645685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass147,754 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,754 miles
    Test number
    309040991719
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring rubbing on vehicle body
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Fail147,746 miles (+9,503)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,746 miles
    Test number
    122445585587
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated outer ring loose (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working led unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring rubbing on vehicle body
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass138,243 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,243 miles
    Test number
    593816797133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,238 miles (+13,020)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,238 miles
    Test number
    509795384451
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,218 miles (+13,964)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,218 miles
    Test number
    238270521167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,254 miles (+11,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,254 miles
    Test number
    765797397321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,073 miles (+11,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,073 miles
    Test number
    813211169383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,040 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    925321368854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail89,039 miles (+14,767)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    119890622938
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass74,272 miles (+6,836)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    669491793341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,436 miles (+10,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,436 miles
    Test number
    252556629846
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside rear (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass56,613 miles (+13,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    533666832952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass42,690 miles (+15,920)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,690 miles
    Test number
    951815535239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,770 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,770 miles
    Test number
    405620455054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

  16. Pass26,770 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,770 miles
    Test number
    837450355077
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Questions about LB61 BZL

Does LB61 BZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 BZL is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 BZL?
The MOT on LB61 BZL is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 BZL done?
LB61 BZL was recorded at 158,133 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 11,989 miles a year.
Has LB61 BZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 BZL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 BZL 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 LB61 BZL find?
LB61 BZL passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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