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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LL08 TGJMOT history

LL08 TGJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LL08 TGJ black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
165,226 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 TGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL08 TGJ was last recorded at 165,226 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 6,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,267 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,959 miles
Average per year
8,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,226 miles
  • 2025 – 158,267 miles
  • 2024 – 148,724 miles
  • 2023 – 146,693 miles
  • 2022 – 141,543 miles
  • 2021 – 135,288 miles
  • 2020 – 129,282 miles
  • 2019 – 118,995 miles
  • 2018 – 108,693 miles
  • 2017 – 98,614 miles
  • 2016 – 87,197 miles
  • 2015 – 74,934 miles
  • 2014 – 61,807 miles
  • 2012 – 41,192 miles
  • 2011 – 30,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,226 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear shock absorbers deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,226 miles (+6,959)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,226 miles
    Test number
    309302843215
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass158,267 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,267 miles
    Test number
    870188441357
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail158,266 miles (+9,542)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,266 miles
    Test number
    177386403344
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass148,724 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    148,724 miles
    Test number
    288992300236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,693 miles (+5,150)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,693 miles
    Test number
    406890690660
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  6. Pass141,543 miles (+6,255)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,543 miles
    Test number
    886929808853
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral central Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre mount / bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass135,288 miles (+6,006)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,288 miles
    Test number
    556419771098
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre mount / bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  8. Pass129,282 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,282 miles
    Test number
    919241378161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,277 miles (+10,282)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,277 miles
    Test number
    234521111486
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass118,995 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,995 miles
    Test number
    498523817793
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators/inner edge worn and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking recommend replacement (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating lightly
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroding/broken recommend attention
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing corroding/damp
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension components corroding/front shock absorbers corroding
  11. Fail118,995 miles (+10,302)1 dangerous1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,995 miles
    Test number
    238277727342
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators/inner edge worn and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking recommend replacement (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating lightly
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroding/broken recommend attention
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing corroding/damp
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame and suspension components corroding/front shock absorbers corroding
  12. Pass108,693 miles (+10,079)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,693 miles
    Test number
    384031550838
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre walls perishing slightly ,and wearing close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryProp-shaft rear coupling deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear anti-roll bar corroding
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers deteriorating
    • AdvisorySign of corrosion rear chassis rails by sub-frame mounts
    • AdvisoryStone-chip in windscreen outside zone A
  13. Pass98,614 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,614 miles
    Test number
    363032567586
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr chassis rails (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' item removed from drivers view (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing and corroding/rear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms bushes deteriorating slightly
    • AdvisoryOs windscreen wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroding
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers deteriorating
  14. Fail98,614 miles (+11,417)2 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,614 miles
    Test number
    173826621950
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn/side wall damage (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nsr and osr chassis rails (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' item removed from drivers view (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing and corroding/rear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arms bushes deteriorating slightly
    • AdvisoryOs windscreen wiper smearing
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar corroding
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers deteriorating
  15. Pass87,197 miles (+12,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,197 miles
    Test number
    171837361212
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected on emissions test
    • AdvisoryOne offside rear postion lamp not working but more than 50% working
  16. Pass74,934 miles (+98)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,934 miles
    Test number
    346379745064
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNo emissions
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail74,836 miles (+13,029)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    887945145014
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNo emissions
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass61,807 miles (+20,615)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,807 miles
    Test number
    386691554021
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNo emissions printout due to smoke level too low to be read by EGA at time of test.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass41,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    208916762401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,192 miles (+1,249)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    748325062179
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass39,943 miles (+9,664)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,943 miles
    Test number
    529732622165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,279 miles
    Test number
    576461161157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,279 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,279 miles
    Test number
    806010861152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LL08 TGJ

Does LL08 TGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 TGJ expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 TGJ?
The MOT on LL08 TGJ expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 TGJ done?
LL08 TGJ was recorded at 165,226 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,879 miles a year.
Has LL08 TGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 TGJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 TGJ 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 LL08 TGJ find?
LL08 TGJ failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 major defect: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken.

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