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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LR08 VRLMOT history

LR08 VRL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LR08 VRL silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,598 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VRL was last recorded at 168,598 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 9,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,374 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,224 miles
Average per year
9,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,598 miles
  • 2025 – 159,374 miles
  • 2024 – 149,858 miles
  • 2023 – 140,929 miles
  • 2022 – 130,309 miles
  • 2021 – 119,084 miles
  • 2020 – 111,670 miles
  • 2019 – 105,839 miles
  • 2018 – 103,052 miles
  • 2017 – 91,673 miles
  • 2016 – 78,524 miles
  • 2015 – 69,294 miles
  • 2014 – 55,065 miles
  • 2013 – 36,564 miles
  • 2012 – 26,595 miles
  • 2011 – 20,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,598 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,598 miles (+9,224)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,598 miles
    Test number
    760697693562
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass159,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,374 miles
    Test number
    471404863333
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail159,374 miles (+9,516)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,374 miles
    Test number
    558812613739
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,858 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    149,858 miles
    Test number
    951686136942
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement susp.arm rear bush , both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slightly noisy ,popping
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops damaged ,both

  5. Fail149,858 miles (+8,929)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,858 miles
    Test number
    964990430200
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement susp.arm rear bush , both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops damaged ,both

  6. Pass140,929 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    140,929 miles
    Test number
    824692823035
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail140,926 miles (+10,617)2 major1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,926 miles
    Test number
    958017188410
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp indicating a malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,309 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,309 miles
    Test number
    313778846443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail130,308 miles (+11,224)2 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,308 miles
    Test number
    305960776926
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,084 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,084 miles
    Test number
    755998733471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing slightly noisy and starting to bind (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch trim rubbing on coil spring
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Fail119,084 miles (+7,414)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,084 miles
    Test number
    181735075733
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAmber TPMS light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing slightly noisy and starting to bind (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch trim rubbing on coil spring
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass111,670 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,670 miles
    Test number
    710603794085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail111,670 miles (+5,831)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,670 miles
    Test number
    146758498363
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass105,839 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,839 miles
    Test number
    824900040160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,052 miles (+11,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,052 miles
    Test number
    512432110090
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass91,673 miles (+13,149)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    614161526103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,524 miles
    Test number
    472574844829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail78,524 miles (+9,230)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,524 miles
    Test number
    755925029374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass69,294 miles (+14,229)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    69,294 miles
    Test number
    435014857700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sidelight / brake bulb showing signs of heat blacking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,065 miles (+18,501)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,065 miles
    Test number
    539124734280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

  21. Pass36,564 miles (+9,969)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,564 miles
    Test number
    708543333220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,595 miles (+5,934)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,595 miles
    Test number
    726146182009
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low inner edge

  23. Pass20,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,661 miles
    Test number
    578527461067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VRL

Does LR08 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VRL is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VRL?
The MOT on LR08 VRL is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 VRL done?
LR08 VRL was recorded at 168,598 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 9,603 miles a year.
Has LR08 VRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VRL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 VRL 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 VRL find?
LR08 VRL passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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