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Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 VREMOT history

LR08 VRE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

LR08 VRE grey Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,444 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VRE was last recorded at 130,444 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,444 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,444 miles
  • 2025 – 126,046 miles
  • 2024 – 121,368 miles
  • 2023 – 115,296 miles
  • 2022 – 110,436 miles
  • 2021 – 104,473 miles
  • 2020 – 98,694 miles
  • 2019 – 91,478 miles
  • 2018 – 83,221 miles
  • 2017 – 75,673 miles
  • 2016 – 68,023 miles
  • 2015 – 59,595 miles
  • 2014 – 51,328 miles
  • 2013 – 44,963 miles
  • 2012 – 33,765 miles
  • 2011 – 22,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,444 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront tyres slight cracking in treadRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight wearing inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,444 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,444 miles
    Test number
    436858855594
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight wearing inner edge

  2. Fail130,444 miles (+4,398)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,444 miles
    Test number
    858534571587
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slight cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight wearing inner edge

  3. Pass126,046 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    524049994606
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail126,046 miles (+4,678)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    757699636314
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass121,368 miles (+6,072)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,368 miles
    Test number
    444244042044
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass115,296 miles (+4,860)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,296 miles
    Test number
    670455835911
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass110,436 miles (+5,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,436 miles
    Test number
    390337493654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,473 miles (+5,779)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,473 miles
    Test number
    366578858264
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,694 miles
    Test number
    511024880427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,694 miles (+7,216)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,694 miles
    Test number
    862971872240
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass91,478 miles (+8,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,478 miles
    Test number
    112437177953
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Sleeve Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass83,221 miles (+7,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,221 miles
    Test number
    818773290445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges and starting to crack

  13. Pass75,673 miles (+7,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    741920752412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on both edges plus tyre starting to crack, and has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack

  14. Pass68,023 miles (+8,428)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    307500778814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,595 miles
    Test number
    318534975180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,595 miles (+8,267)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,595 miles
    Test number
    979234675163
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass51,328 miles (+6,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,328 miles
    Test number
    179387674129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass44,963 miles (+11,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,963 miles
    Test number
    275387673406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass33,765 miles (+11,452)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,765 miles
    Test number
    949320282043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass22,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,313 miles
    Test number
    297396761039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,313 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,313 miles
    Test number
    927826661076
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LR08 VRE

Does LR08 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VRE is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VRE?
The MOT on LR08 VRE is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VRE done?
LR08 VRE was recorded at 130,444 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 7,059 miles a year.
Has LR08 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VRE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 VRE 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 LR08 VRE find?
LR08 VRE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front tyres slight cracking in tread; offside front tyre slight wearing inner edge.

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