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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LM61 TZUMOT history

LM61 TZU is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 10 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 69,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

LM61 TZU black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,296 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 TZU
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
10 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 TZU was last recorded at 69,296 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 3,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,939 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,357 miles
Average per year
4,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,296 miles
  • 2024 – 62,753 miles
  • 2023 – 59,845 miles
  • 2022 – 56,506 miles
  • 2021 – 52,881 miles
  • 2020 – 49,437 miles
  • 2019 – 43,127 miles
  • 2018 – 36,055 miles
  • 2017 – 29,526 miles
  • 2016 – 22,756 miles
  • 2015 – 16,879 miles
  • 2014 – 15,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,296 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,296 miles (+3,357)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,296 miles
    Test number
    911179438126
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,939 miles
    Test number
    639052062551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail65,934 miles (+3,181)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,934 miles
    Test number
    414166359584
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass62,753 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,753 miles
    Test number
    624956415226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail62,753 miles (+2,908)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,753 miles
    Test number
    732119390289
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass59,845 miles (+3,339)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,845 miles
    Test number
    511149890473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass56,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    521013472757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail56,506 miles (+3,625)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    917804170296
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass52,881 miles (+3,444)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    507100074820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass49,437 miles (+6,310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,437 miles
    Test number
    868638428191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass43,127 miles (+7,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    986800566866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass36,055 miles (+6,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,055 miles
    Test number
    320233439511
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass29,526 miles (+6,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,526 miles
    Test number
    654152436235
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted

  14. Pass22,756 miles (+5,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,756 miles
    Test number
    149361767268
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays and engine covers fitted

  15. Pass16,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,879 miles
    Test number
    195378155446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail16,879 miles (+1,841)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,879 miles
    Test number
    469388555032
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass15,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    15,038 miles
    Test number
    276509944321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 TZU

Does LM61 TZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 TZU is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 TZU?
The MOT on LM61 TZU is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 TZU done?
LM61 TZU was recorded at 69,296 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 4,914 miles a year.
Has LM61 TZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 TZU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 TZU 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 LM61 TZU find?
LM61 TZU passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken; offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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