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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LT59 SFZMOT history

LT59 SFZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 160,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LT59 SFZ blue Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,457 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 SFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 SFZ was last recorded at 160,457 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 6,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,882 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,575 miles
Average per year
9,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,457 miles
  • 2025 – 153,882 miles
  • 2024 – 149,716 miles
  • 2023 – 144,891 miles
  • 2022 – 137,663 miles
  • 2021 – 126,349 miles
  • 2020 – 121,760 miles
  • 2019 – 115,571 miles
  • 2018 – 112,498 miles
  • 2017 – 93,845 miles
  • 2016 – 81,650 miles
  • 2015 – 73,038 miles
  • 2014 – 62,418 miles
  • 2013 – 42,780 miles
  • 2012 – 33,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,457 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rubber boots are perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA rear bushes are persihing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Both rear shock absorber shrouds have dropped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,457 miles (+6,575)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,457 miles
    Test number
    862399302071
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rubber boots are perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA rear bushes are persihing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass153,882 miles (+4,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    153,882 miles
    Test number
    477826626688
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds have dropped
    • AdvisoryN/s front lower ball joint rubber deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass149,716 miles (+4,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,716 miles
    Test number
    482236589380
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both TCA rear bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker plastic shrouds have dropped
  4. Pass144,891 miles (+7,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    144,891 miles
    Test number
    152358621195
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass137,663 miles (+11,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,663 miles
    Test number
    655270737556
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds have dropped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass126,349 miles (+4,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,349 miles
    Test number
    403085205375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,760 miles (+6,189)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,760 miles
    Test number
    430975574000
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak (slight sweat
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated outer balance ring starting to come loose (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  8. Pass115,571 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,571 miles
    Test number
    991955714415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,498 miles (+18,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,498 miles
    Test number
    103739286157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass93,845 miles (+12,195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,845 miles
    Test number
    997672331395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,650 miles (+8,612)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,650 miles
    Test number
    491037326931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,038 miles (+10,620)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,038 miles
    Test number
    294137323947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,418 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,418 miles
    Test number
    405165994243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,412 miles (+4,330)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,412 miles
    Test number
    709698284201
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass58,082 miles (+15,302)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    825596774135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  16. Pass42,780 miles (+9,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,780 miles
    Test number
    416444503261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,765 miles
    Test number
    625334132225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 SFZ

Does LT59 SFZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 SFZ is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 SFZ?
The MOT on LT59 SFZ is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 SFZ done?
LT59 SFZ was recorded at 160,457 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 9,064 miles a year.
Has LT59 SFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 SFZ has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on LT59 SFZ 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 LT59 SFZ find?
LT59 SFZ passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rubber boots are perishing; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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