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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LP12 VFCMOT history

LP12 VFC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 18 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

LP12 VFC blue Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
148,565 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 VFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 VFC was last recorded at 148,565 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,565 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,565 miles
  • 2024 – 131,863 miles
  • 2023 – 116,560 miles
  • 2022 – 99,910 miles
  • 2021 – 91,478 miles
  • 2020 – 80,919 miles
  • 2019 – 75,253 miles
  • 2018 – 59,339 miles
  • 2017 – 44,138 miles
  • 2016 – 33,189 miles
  • 2015 – 24,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,565 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,565 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,565 miles
    Test number
    686135982404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail148,565 miles (+16,702)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,565 miles
    Test number
    126918817210
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,863 miles
    Test number
    940181923919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail131,862 miles (+15,302)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,862 miles
    Test number
    703207087778
    • 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))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,560 miles
    Test number
    366819166192
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail116,559 miles (+16,649)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,559 miles
    Test number
    654748297468
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass99,910 miles (+8,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,910 miles
    Test number
    568802895425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,478 miles (+10,559)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,478 miles
    Test number
    335102979904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,919 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,919 miles
    Test number
    451289943935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,919 miles (+5,666)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,919 miles
    Test number
    412406556191
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,253 miles (+15,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,253 miles
    Test number
    639148862298
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,339 miles (+15,201)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,339 miles
    Test number
    558718670063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,138 miles (+10,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,138 miles
    Test number
    971858013813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass33,189 miles (+8,640)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,189 miles
    Test number
    665276905875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,549 miles
    Test number
    759489215271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP12 VFC

Does LP12 VFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP12 VFC expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP12 VFC?
The MOT on LP12 VFC expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP12 VFC done?
LP12 VFC was recorded at 148,565 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 12,332 miles a year.
Has LP12 VFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 VFC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 VFC 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 LP12 VFC find?
LP12 VFC passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre tread; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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