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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LP61 MDOMOT history

LP61 MDO is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 9 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LP61 MDO black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,858 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 MDO
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
9 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 MDO was last recorded at 122,858 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,857 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,858 miles
  • 2025 – 120,891 miles
  • 2024 – 117,770 miles
  • 2023 – 114,835 miles
  • 2022 – 107,195 miles
  • 2021 – 95,400 miles
  • 2020 – 85,306 miles
  • 2019 – 74,543 miles
  • 2018 – 67,729 miles
  • 2017 – 60,158 miles
  • 2016 – 53,899 miles
  • 2015 – 47,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,858 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes are worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,858 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,858 miles
    Test number
    880850510456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail122,857 miles (+1,966)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,857 miles
    Test number
    657656809527
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,891 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,891 miles
    Test number
    724593437581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail120,889 miles (+3,119)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,889 miles
    Test number
    641380123686
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,770 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,770 miles
    Test number
    699197258123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,768 miles (+2,933)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,768 miles
    Test number
    307211028460
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,835 miles
    Test number
    690276195867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,830 miles (+7,635)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,830 miles
    Test number
    117029140678
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass107,195 miles (+206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,195 miles
    Test number
    391932480889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail106,989 miles (+11,589)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,989 miles
    Test number
    953816340375
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator has become detatched (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass95,400 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,400 miles
    Test number
    600244736547
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coils springs are slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOn and off ratter-ling noise coming from engine bay

  12. Fail95,400 miles (+10,094)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,400 miles
    Test number
    753805376220
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coils springs are slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOn and off ratter-ling noise coming from engine bay

  13. Pass85,306 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,306 miles
    Test number
    301048477073
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush ( Borderline ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail85,305 miles (+10,762)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,305 miles
    Test number
    760328923309
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush ( Borderline ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass74,543 miles (+6,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,543 miles
    Test number
    557457485985
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicle under tray cover fitted

  16. Pass67,729 miles (+7,571)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    341922972021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,158 miles (+6,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,158 miles
    Test number
    129396421607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides pin bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  18. Pass53,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    298452114497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,899 miles (+6,620)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    471391423233
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in N/S/F Tyre
    • AdvisoryNail in O/S/R Tyre

  20. Pass47,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,279 miles
    Test number
    435085385098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 MDO

Does LP61 MDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MDO is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 MDO?
The MOT on LP61 MDO is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 MDO done?
LP61 MDO was recorded at 122,858 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,554 miles a year.
Has LP61 MDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 MDO has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 MDO 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 LP61 MDO find?
LP61 MDO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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