Volkswagen Tiguan
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LS12 VKAMOT history
LS12 VKA is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,480 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 113,480 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,252 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS12 VKA
- 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
- 28 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS12 VKA was last recorded at 113,480 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 11,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 101,886 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,594 miles
- Average per year
- 8,252 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,480 miles
- 2024 – 101,886 miles
- 2023 – 85,400 miles
- 2022 – 75,452 miles
- 2021 – 63,410 miles
- 2020 – 58,019 miles
- 2019 – 49,180 miles
- 2018 – 42,222 miles
- 2017 – 36,460 miles
- 2016 – 31,248 miles
- 2015 – 24,934 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,480 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush NEAR FAIL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush NEAR FAIL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,480 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 113,480 miles
- Test number
- 742781527591
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,476 miles (+11,590)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,476 miles
- Test number
- 988822444502
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,886 miles (+7,917)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 101,886 miles
- Test number
- 456900192316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,969 miles (+55)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 93,969 miles
- Test number
- 605320746940
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail93,914 miles (+8,514)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,914 miles
- Test number
- 611355988543
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre damaged cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre bulge cords exposed DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Seat belt not retracting correctly / slight fraying to webbing (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shock bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise Zero tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass85,400 miles (+9,948)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 85,400 miles
- Test number
- 802283445969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,452 miles (+12,042)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 75,452 miles
- Test number
- 838523196111
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise near fail (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 2mm tyre size 235 / 55 x17 p7 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,410 miles (+5,391)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 63,410 miles
- Test number
- 697369024707
- MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,019 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 58,019 miles
- Test number
- 291397930980
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail58,014 miles (+8,834)3 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,014 miles
- Test number
- 987832887523
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass49,180 miles (+6,958)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 49,180 miles
- Test number
- 526484515204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,222 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,222 miles
- Test number
- 261733530989
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail42,218 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,218 miles
- Test number
- 356319445156
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass42,218 miles (+5,758)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,218 miles
- Test number
- 106578040142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,460 miles (+5,212)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 36,460 miles
- Test number
- 450220205488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass31,248 miles (+6,314)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 31,248 miles
- Test number
- 875851776017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,934 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 24,934 miles
- Test number
- 109999265468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail24,934 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,934 miles
- Test number
- 239449565070
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about LS12 VKA
- Does LS12 VKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 VKA is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS12 VKA?
- The MOT on LS12 VKA is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS12 VKA done?
- LS12 VKA was recorded at 113,480 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,252 miles a year.
- Has LS12 VKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS12 VKA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS12 VKA 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 LS12 VKA find?
- LS12 VKA passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen; items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.
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