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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LR09 RKJMOT history

LR09 RKJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2024.

LR09 RKJ silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2025
Mileage
136,369 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 RKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2025
Latest MOT test
6 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 RKJ was last recorded at 136,369 miles on 6 May 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,355 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
9,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,369 miles
  • 2023 – 130,081 miles
  • 2022 – 123,451 miles
  • 2021 – 110,052 miles
  • 2020 – 103,854 miles
  • 2019 – 88,764 miles
  • 2018 – 79,325 miles
  • 2017 – 71,678 miles
  • 2016 – 60,845 miles
  • 2015 – 50,720 miles
  • 2014 – 42,187 miles
  • 2013 – 33,485 miles
  • 2012 – 22,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,369 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • PLay in front Steering inner rack joints N/S + O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,369 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    136,369 miles
    Test number
    365931821910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail136,355 miles (+6,274)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,355 miles
    Test number
    512085391293
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass130,081 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,081 miles
    Test number
    432269548203
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLay in front Steering inner rack joints N/S + O/S
  4. Fail130,081 miles (+6,630)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,081 miles
    Test number
    515522980887
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLay in front Steering inner rack joints N/S + O/S
  5. Pass123,451 miles (+13,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,451 miles
    Test number
    760443274980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass110,052 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,052 miles
    Test number
    110363419831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail109,951 miles (+6,097)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,951 miles
    Test number
    457203639593
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass103,854 miles (+15,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,854 miles
    Test number
    750291788632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod has very slight play
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres just starting to wear low
  9. Pass88,764 miles (+159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,764 miles
    Test number
    703275012894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail88,605 miles (+9,280)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,605 miles
    Test number
    506054066396
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass79,325 miles (+7,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,325 miles
    Test number
    317574312153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass71,678 miles (+10,833)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,678 miles
    Test number
    840884387985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,845 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,845 miles
    Test number
    575687153689
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside steering rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryRear tie bar bushes separating
    • AdvisoryTyres worn low
  14. Fail60,845 miles (+10,125)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,845 miles
    Test number
    481906055488
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside steering rack joint
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryRear tie bar bushes separating
    • AdvisoryTyres worn low
  15. Pass50,720 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,720 miles
    Test number
    315203035123
    • NoteUnable to check rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted
  16. Fail50,720 miles (+8,533)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,720 miles
    Test number
    287932635144
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber bump stop perished and split apart
    • NoteUnable to check rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted
  17. Pass42,187 miles (+8,702)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,187 miles
    Test number
    828579544174
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrakes worn low
    • NoteOffside reflector damaged
    • NoteTyres worn low
    • NoteWipers smearing
  18. Pass33,485 miles (+11,126)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,485 miles
    Test number
    798816253153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,359 miles
    Test number
    859384242133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 RKJ

Does LR09 RKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 RKJ expired on 5 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 RKJ?
The MOT on LR09 RKJ expired on 5 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 RKJ done?
LR09 RKJ was recorded at 136,369 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2024, an average of 9,538 miles a year.
Has LR09 RKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 RKJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 RKJ 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 RKJ find?
LR09 RKJ passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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