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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR09 GEKMOT history

LR09 GEK is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 3 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 178,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2025.

LR09 GEK black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2026
Mileage
178,804 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 GEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 GEK was last recorded at 178,804 miles on 6 Jan 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,803 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,804 miles
  • 2023 – 166,215 miles
  • 2022 – 137,502 miles
  • 2021 – 120,930 miles
  • 2020 – 115,820 miles
  • 2019 – 107,566 miles
  • 2018 – 99,680 miles
  • 2017 – 87,008 miles
  • 2016 – 77,467 miles
  • 2015 – 68,573 miles
  • 2014 – 61,150 miles
  • 2013 – 51,941 miles
  • 2012 – 29,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,804 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine mount slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,804 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    178,804 miles
    Test number
    497744951903
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount slight play
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,803 miles (+12,588)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,803 miles
    Test number
    726257456644
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount slight play
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,215 miles (+28,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,215 miles
    Test number
    297584255494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass137,502 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,502 miles
    Test number
    209327899647
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail137,502 miles (+16,572)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,502 miles
    Test number
    172898331022
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,930 miles (+5,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,930 miles
    Test number
    281224535776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass115,820 miles (+8,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,820 miles
    Test number
    149696160604
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass107,566 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,566 miles
    Test number
    215196372411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,680 miles (+12,672)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,680 miles
    Test number
    942263505022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,008 miles (+9,541)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,008 miles
    Test number
    775722619987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,467 miles (+8,894)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,467 miles
    Test number
    134290548220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,573 miles (+7,423)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,573 miles
    Test number
    905186885055
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass61,150 miles (+9,209)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,150 miles
    Test number
    807282094004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,941 miles (+22,404)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,941 miles
    Test number
    788939993018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,537 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,537 miles
    Test number
    435182162073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre tread starting to feather on inside edge

Questions about LR09 GEK

Does LR09 GEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 GEK expired on 5 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 GEK?
The MOT on LR09 GEK expired on 5 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 GEK done?
LR09 GEK was recorded at 178,804 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2025, an average of 11,617 miles a year.
Has LR09 GEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 GEK has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 GEK 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 LR09 GEK find?
LR09 GEK passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; engine mount slight play; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides, and 3 more.

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