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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

R16 SYNMOT history

R16 SYN is a black petrol Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 10 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 67,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

R16 SYN black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,844 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SYN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SYN was last recorded at 67,844 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,791 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,053 miles
Average per year
3,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,844 miles
  • 2025 – 65,791 miles
  • 2024 – 61,559 miles
  • 2023 – 57,650 miles
  • 2022 – 53,700 miles
  • 2021 – 49,735 miles
  • 2020 – 45,287 miles
  • 2019 – 40,898 miles
  • 2018 – 35,094 miles
  • 2017 – 33,326 miles
  • 2016 – 32,134 miles
  • 2015 – 28,781 miles
  • 2014 – 23,522 miles
  • 2013 – 17,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,844 miles
    Test number
    975870445209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,844 miles (+2,053)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,844 miles
    Test number
    748251700031
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  3. Pass65,791 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,791 miles
    Test number
    648794448596
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail65,791 miles (+4,232)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,791 miles
    Test number
    517238425148
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass61,559 miles (+3,909)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,559 miles
    Test number
    761697497628
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded end (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both corroded (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass57,650 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,650 miles
    Test number
    700477964525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,700 miles (+3,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,700 miles
    Test number
    684562966734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,735 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,735 miles
    Test number
    280673493064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,287 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,287 miles
    Test number
    703375609567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,898 miles (+5,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    468622110503
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass35,094 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,094 miles
    Test number
    984472349532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,326 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,326 miles
    Test number
    976473029991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,134 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    32,134 miles
    Test number
    230696511043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,781 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,781 miles
    Test number
    208837888585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,522 miles
    Test number
    415979854266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,522 miles (+6,129)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,522 miles
    Test number
    125708054211
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass17,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,393 miles
    Test number
    539340943282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about R16 SYN

Does R16 SYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SYN is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 SYN?
The MOT on R16 SYN is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 SYN done?
R16 SYN was recorded at 67,844 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,855 miles a year.
Has R16 SYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SYN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 SYN 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 R16 SYN find?
R16 SYN passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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