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Volkswagen Tiguan

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LT12 XMBMOT history

LT12 XMB is a white diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

LT12 XMB white Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,240 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 XMB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 XMB was last recorded at 144,240 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,237 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,240 miles
  • 2025 – 139,661 miles
  • 2024 – 116,668 miles
  • 2022 – 100,286 miles
  • 2021 – 91,154 miles
  • 2020 – 85,005 miles
  • 2019 – 76,273 miles
  • 2018 – 66,223 miles
  • 2017 – 56,857 miles
  • 2016 – 45,627 miles
  • 2015 – 35,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,240 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,240 miles
    Test number
    362820081743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,237 miles (+4,576)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,237 miles
    Test number
    391037012622
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,661 miles
    Test number
    947587296698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,661 miles (+9,066)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,661 miles
    Test number
    658080222597
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,595 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,595 miles
    Test number
    388765789849
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak / Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail130,591 miles (+13,923)2 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,591 miles
    Test number
    951271101117
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside + Offside *rear bush* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak / Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,668 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,668 miles
    Test number
    889708261375
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 sides, very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail116,658 miles (+16,372)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,658 miles
    Test number
    195329815427
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing one on each of the 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 sides, very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,286 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,286 miles
    Test number
    143208977630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,942 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,942 miles
    Test number
    782537756217
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres are close to legal limit

  11. Fail96,942 miles (+5,788)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,942 miles
    Test number
    980311842844
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres are close to legal limit

  12. Pass91,154 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,154 miles
    Test number
    421006680496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,005 miles (+8,732)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    355567823932
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass76,273 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    974185265445
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise possible EGR valve leak.

  15. Fail76,273 miles (+10,050)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,273 miles
    Test number
    185561416292
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise possible EGR valve leak.

  16. Pass66,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    907646923462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,223 miles (+9,366)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    482134969480
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working on wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass56,857 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,857 miles
    Test number
    997294892072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,856 miles (+12)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,856 miles
    Test number
    948752116012
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail56,844 miles (+11,217)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,844 miles
    Test number
    369041315664
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  21. Pass45,627 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,627 miles
    Test number
    861584893105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,542 miles (+10,422)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,542 miles
    Test number
    747598793959
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  23. Pass35,120 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,120 miles
    Test number
    935868955086
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too clean for smoke detector to detect

Questions about LT12 XMB

Does LT12 XMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XMB is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 XMB?
The MOT on LT12 XMB is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 XMB done?
LT12 XMB was recorded at 144,240 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 9,393 miles a year.
Has LT12 XMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 XMB has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 XMB 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 LT12 XMB find?
LT12 XMB passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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