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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LL12 KBUMOT history

LL12 KBU is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 25 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LL12 KBU black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,354 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL12 KBU
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
25 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL12 KBU was last recorded at 126,354 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 6,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,253 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,101 miles
Average per year
10,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,354 miles
  • 2024 – 120,253 miles
  • 2023 – 111,857 miles
  • 2022 – 102,130 miles
  • 2021 – 92,441 miles
  • 2020 – 81,714 miles
  • 2019 – 76,096 miles
  • 2018 – 62,302 miles
  • 2017 – 46,201 miles
  • 2016 – 30,998 miles
  • 2015 – 18,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN SMOOTH AT INNER TREAD (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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass126,354 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,354 miles
    Test number
    865928638711
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN SMOOTH AT INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail126,354 miles (+6,101)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,354 miles
    Test number
    321976111980
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN SMOOTH AT INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass120,253 miles (+8,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,253 miles
    Test number
    815556253077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass111,857 miles (+9,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,857 miles
    Test number
    579348088905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  5. Pass102,130 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,130 miles
    Test number
    354524455609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,441 miles (+10,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    457983791629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass81,714 miles (+5,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,714 miles
    Test number
    670813737868
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass76,096 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    76,096 miles
    Test number
    413766879395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,095 miles (+13,793)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,095 miles
    Test number
    848837820774
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass62,302 miles (+16,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,302 miles
    Test number
    653927924854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
  11. Pass46,201 miles (+15,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,201 miles
    Test number
    138228666112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass30,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,998 miles
    Test number
    752864779340
    • AdvisoryCovers & trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryEml indicates a fault
  13. Fail30,998 miles (+12,861)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,998 miles
    Test number
    870716074729
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCovers & trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryEml indicates a fault
  14. Pass18,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,137 miles
    Test number
    148185875487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL12 KBU

Does LL12 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL12 KBU is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL12 KBU?
The MOT on LL12 KBU is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL12 KBU done?
LL12 KBU was recorded at 126,354 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 10,065 miles a year.
Has LL12 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL12 KBU has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LL12 KBU 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 LL12 KBU find?
LL12 KBU passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread smooth; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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