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Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

LC61 BZBMOT history

LC61 BZB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LC61 BZB grey Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,219 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BZB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BZB was last recorded at 162,219 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 6,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,009 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,210 miles
Average per year
8,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,219 miles
  • 2025 – 156,009 miles
  • 2024 – 148,195 miles
  • 2023 – 142,250 miles
  • 2022 – 135,546 miles
  • 2021 – 128,203 miles
  • 2020 – 121,398 miles
  • 2019 – 112,704 miles
  • 2018 – 102,286 miles
  • 2017 – 94,600 miles
  • 2016 – 87,112 miles
  • 2015 – 78,200 miles
  • 2014 – 62,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,219 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside rear shock dust cover broken

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak from rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,219 miles (+6,210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,219 miles
    Test number
    228271766179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass156,009 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,009 miles
    Test number
    835539597433
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
  3. Fail155,927 miles (+7,732)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,927 miles
    Test number
    874671983193
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
  4. Pass148,195 miles (+5,945)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,195 miles
    Test number
    858042400416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,250 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,250 miles
    Test number
    210014283711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock dust cover broken
  6. Fail142,247 miles (+6,701)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,247 miles
    Test number
    408199537156
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass135,546 miles (+7,343)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,546 miles
    Test number
    137175360410
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock dust cover broken
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pads worn more than nearside front brake pads
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on
  8. Pass128,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,203 miles
    Test number
    681052397663
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock dust cover broken
  9. Fail128,203 miles (+6,805)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,203 miles
    Test number
    176373159774
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock dust cover broken
  10. Pass121,398 miles (+8,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,398 miles
    Test number
    585294709263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass112,704 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,704 miles
    Test number
    851162830671
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats
  12. Fail112,678 miles (+10,392)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,678 miles
    Test number
    813873345538
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre worn on the inner edge
  13. Pass102,286 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,286 miles
    Test number
    820452004704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,600 miles (+7,488)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    781616160169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,112 miles
    Test number
    658860463604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,112 miles (+8,912)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,112 miles
    Test number
    368685175720
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass78,200 miles (+16,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,200 miles
    Test number
    244452482744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass62,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,199 miles
    Test number
    685169404379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 BZB

Does LC61 BZB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BZB is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BZB?
The MOT on LC61 BZB is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BZB done?
LC61 BZB was recorded at 162,219 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,474 miles a year.
Has LC61 BZB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BZB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 BZB 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 LC61 BZB find?
LC61 BZB passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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