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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC03 BEXMOT history

LC03 BEX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 18 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

LC03 BEX blue Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
126,706 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC03 BEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC03 BEX was last recorded at 126,706 miles on 20 May 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,605 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
6,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,706 miles
  • 2025 – 123,148 miles
  • 2024 – 116,141 miles
  • 2023 – 110,580 miles
  • 2021 – 107,232 miles
  • 2020 – 101,649 miles
  • 2019 – 96,759 miles
  • 2018 – 91,550 miles
  • 2017 – 85,315 miles
  • 2016 – 79,407 miles
  • 2015 – 73,339 miles
  • 2014 – 52,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,706 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes splitting.de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside wearing/stepping on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Bump stop damaged and shocker shroud insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,706 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,706 miles
    Test number
    654257385865
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes splitting.de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside wearing/stepping on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail126,605 miles (+3,457)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,605 miles
    Test number
    722972813290
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Strut bottom/hub mounting nut and bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pinholed/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear bushes splitting.de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside wearing/stepping on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass123,148 miles (+7,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,148 miles
    Test number
    950078103056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass116,141 miles (+5,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    116,141 miles
    Test number
    326237376351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing case dropped downward. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass110,580 miles (+3,348)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,580 miles
    Test number
    156663812983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum.
  6. Pass107,232 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,232 miles
    Test number
    611572875505
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop damaged and shocker shroud insecure
  7. Fail107,225 miles (+5,576)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,225 miles
    Test number
    103895029476
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced led unit in mirror damaged (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop damaged and shocker shroud insecure
  8. Pass101,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,649 miles
    Test number
    432876468071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,649 miles (+4,890)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,649 miles
    Test number
    135731609885
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Advise alignment. Also heavily perished 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Advise alignment. Also heavily perished 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass96,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,759 miles
    Test number
    102306206291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail96,759 miles (+5,209)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,759 miles
    Test number
    879177448472
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Pass91,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,550 miles
    Test number
    802702794838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail91,550 miles (+6,235)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,550 miles
    Test number
    848985021957
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass85,315 miles (+5,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,315 miles
    Test number
    702766131908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass79,407 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,407 miles
    Test number
    602693975232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,339 miles (+154)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    976084715115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteTears in tread area's of both front tyres
  17. Fail73,185 miles (+20,696)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,185 miles
    Test number
    265435005169
    • DangerousOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteTears in tread area's of both front tyres
  18. Pass52,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,489 miles
    Test number
    515425904193
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC03 BEX

Does LC03 BEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC03 BEX is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC03 BEX?
The MOT on LC03 BEX is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC03 BEX done?
LC03 BEX was recorded at 126,706 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 6,136 miles a year.
Has LC03 BEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC03 BEX has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC03 BEX 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 LC03 BEX find?
LC03 BEX passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes splitting.de-bonding; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing/stepping on inner edges.; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components..

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