Volkswagen Tiguan
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
LM59 DWLMOT history
LM59 DWL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 5 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 158,560 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2026
- Mileage
- 158,560 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM59 DWL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Tiguan
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 5 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM59 DWL was last recorded at 158,560 miles on 16 May 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Oct 2013: 52,076 miles, lower than 57,934 miles on 18 Oct 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 158,556 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 9,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,560 miles
- 2023 – 151,791 miles
- 2022 – 147,452 miles
- 2021 – 137,789 miles
- 2020 – 130,858 miles
- 2019 – 121,656 miles
- 2018 – 105,499 miles
- 2017 – 92,458 miles
- 2016 – 80,514 miles
- 2015 – 69,080 miles
- 2014 – 68,450 miles
- 2013 – 52,076 miles
- 2012 – 39,959 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,560 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,560 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 158,560 miles
- Test number
- 530559805914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,556 miles (+6,765)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,556 miles
- Test number
- 162821300403
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass151,791 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 151,791 miles
- Test number
- 491407577244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail151,768 miles (+4,316)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,768 miles
- Test number
- 207210566917
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass147,452 miles (+9,663)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 147,452 miles
- Test number
- 274235772197
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass137,789 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,789 miles
- Test number
- 586540865801
- AdvisoryA Whiting retested failed items only
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r bumpstop deteriorated.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryProp-shaft rear rubber mount slightly deteriorated.
Fail137,787 miles (+6,929)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,787 miles
- Test number
- 728950054350
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50R18 101V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r bumpstop deteriorated.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryProp-shaft rear rubber mount slightly deteriorated.
Pass130,858 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 130,858 miles
- Test number
- 517053158748
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail130,858 miles (+9,202)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,858 miles
- Test number
- 121157942169
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,656 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 121,656 miles
- Test number
- 601258883191
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail121,656 miles (+16,157)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,656 miles
- Test number
- 681486397680
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,499 miles (+5,831)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 105,499 miles
- Test number
- 900837530294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,668 miles (+7,210)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 99,668 miles
- Test number
- 302589603013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 92,458 miles
- Test number
- 639219732806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,458 miles (+11,944)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,458 miles
- Test number
- 530897927554
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryO/S/R Tyre Wearing Badly On The Inner Edge
Pass80,514 miles (+11,434)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 80,514 miles
- Test number
- 731949502486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,080 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 69,080 miles
- Test number
- 438173745028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,079 miles (+629)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,079 miles
- Test number
- 767690845022
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass68,450 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 68,450 miles
- Test number
- 806780304356
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail68,450 miles (+16,374)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,450 miles
- Test number
- 306016594251
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Pass52,076 miles (-5,858)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 52,076 miles
- Test number
- 459017293268
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail57,934 miles (+17,975)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,934 miles
- Test number
- 858881693248
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 39,959 miles
- Test number
- 428749092247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM59 DWL
- Does LM59 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM59 DWL expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM59 DWL?
- The MOT on LM59 DWL expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM59 DWL done?
- LM59 DWL was recorded at 158,560 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 9,446 miles a year.
- Has LM59 DWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM59 DWL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM59 DWL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM59 DWL find?
- LM59 DWL passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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