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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

LU59 ASHMOT history

LU59 ASH is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 1 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

LU59 ASH black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
140,658 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU59 ASH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU59 ASH was last recorded at 140,658 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,627 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
9,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,658 miles
  • 2024 – 135,032 miles
  • 2023 – 129,770 miles
  • 2022 – 120,039 miles
  • 2021 – 108,842 miles
  • 2020 – 101,184 miles
  • 2019 – 95,220 miles
  • 2018 – 81,398 miles
  • 2017 – 74,001 miles
  • 2016 – 64,902 miles
  • 2015 – 53,481 miles
  • 2014 – 42,121 miles
  • 2013 – 30,170 miles
  • 2012 – 19,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,658 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring (rubber top mounting) missing !!!
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear trailing arms corroded / not excessive at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded!!!!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 2-3000 miles also both tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,658 miles (+31)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    140,658 miles
    Test number
    117359768373
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring (rubber top mounting) missing !!!
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear trailing arms corroded / not excessive at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail140,627 miles (+5,595)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,627 miles
    Test number
    266530856595
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb fitted correct?? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear trailing arms corroded / not excessive at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass135,032 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,032 miles
    Test number
    466811418649
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded!!!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail135,030 miles (+5,260)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,030 miles
    Test number
    787252805022
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded!!!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,770 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,770 miles
    Test number
    570397500880
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail129,747 miles (+9,708)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,747 miles
    Test number
    732765736055
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass120,039 miles (+11,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    109948097094
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass108,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    177238697721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 2-3000 miles also both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail108,842 miles (+7,658)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,842 miles
    Test number
    352581122900
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 2-3000 miles also both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass101,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,184 miles
    Test number
    623277737044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,184 miles (+5,964)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,184 miles
    Test number
    878066614303
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass95,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    612097814477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge replace approx 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge replace 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail95,220 miles (+13,822)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,220 miles
    Test number
    213332923176
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick may need caliper??? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge replace approx 2-3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge replace 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass81,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    966464662320
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs ! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 3-4000 miles!!! (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail81,397 miles (+7,396)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,397 miles
    Test number
    178509846626
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear discs ! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 3-4000 miles!!! (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass74,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,001 miles
    Test number
    472956287046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,001 miles (+9,099)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,001 miles
    Test number
    565301998280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,902 miles (+11,421)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,902 miles
    Test number
    591029405843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,481 miles
    Test number
    263985145461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,481 miles (+11,360)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,481 miles
    Test number
    822337176915
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,121 miles (+11,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,121 miles
    Test number
    275394604341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,170 miles (+10,886)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,170 miles
    Test number
    207576103320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,284 miles
    Test number
    945099942249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LU59 ASH

Does LU59 ASH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU59 ASH is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU59 ASH?
The MOT on LU59 ASH is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU59 ASH done?
LU59 ASH was recorded at 140,658 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 9,129 miles a year.
Has LU59 ASH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU59 ASH has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LU59 ASH 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 LU59 ASH find?
LU59 ASH passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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