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Volkswagen Tiguan

Beige · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LS12 XABMOT history

LS12 XAB is a beige diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 6 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LS12 XAB beige Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,361 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XAB was last recorded at 92,361 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,257 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
5,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,361 miles
  • 2025 – 81,055 miles
  • 2024 – 68,516 miles
  • 2023 – 62,153 miles
  • 2022 – 56,734 miles
  • 2021 – 53,887 miles
  • 2020 – 51,960 miles
  • 2019 – 49,847 miles
  • 2018 – 47,714 miles
  • 2017 – 45,418 miles
  • 2016 – 35,297 miles
  • 2015 – 26,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,361 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Orange tpms light on in display

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,361 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,361 miles
    Test number
    597103866333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,257 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,257 miles
    Test number
    105745864822
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber gaiter broken
  3. Fail92,254 miles (+11,199)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,254 miles
    Test number
    697774309295
    • MajorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass81,055 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,055 miles
    Test number
    397868048234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOrange tpms light on in display
  5. Fail80,907 miles (+12,391)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    550541178817
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOrange tpms light on in display
  6. Pass68,516 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,516 miles
    Test number
    824784553097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,515 miles (+6,362)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,515 miles
    Test number
    246963843470
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have rusted inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryT.p.m.s warning light on, tyres all new
  8. Pass62,153 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    62,153 miles
    Test number
    747384773428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail62,152 miles (+5,418)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,152 miles
    Test number
    424806917638
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass56,734 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,734 miles
    Test number
    264846789035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,887 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    895158598620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Fail53,837 miles (+1,877)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,837 miles
    Test number
    818219365221
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass51,960 miles (+2,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,960 miles
    Test number
    622650561076
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
  14. Pass49,847 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,847 miles
    Test number
    997266800762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail49,784 miles (+2,070)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,784 miles
    Test number
    614367123678
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass47,714 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    218248373422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,418 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,418 miles
    Test number
    995239386060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,133 miles
    Test number
    795310253548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,133 miles (+9,836)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,133 miles
    Test number
    642187098375
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass35,297 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    909626395809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CHILD SEAT SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED
  21. Fail35,168 miles (+8,187)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,168 miles
    Test number
    124599161794
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear CHILD SEAT SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED
  22. Pass26,981 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,981 miles
    Test number
    559966685094
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS12 XAB

Does LS12 XAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XAB is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XAB?
The MOT on LS12 XAB is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XAB done?
LS12 XAB was recorded at 92,361 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,735 miles a year.
Has LS12 XAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XAB has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 XAB 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 XAB find?
LS12 XAB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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