Volkswagen Tiguan
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
R16 SYYMOT history
R16 SYY is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 4 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,169 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 118,169 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,160 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 SYY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Tiguan
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 4 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 SYY was last recorded at 118,169 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,504 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,665 miles
- Average per year
- 7,160 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,169 miles
- 2025 – 114,504 miles
- 2024 – 102,929 miles
- 2023 – 90,313 miles
- 2022 – 78,557 miles
- 2021 – 71,685 miles
- 2020 – 67,955 miles
- 2019 – 63,756 miles
- 2018 – 60,958 miles
- 2017 – 57,228 miles
- 2016 – 50,405 miles
- 2015 – 41,359 miles
- 2014 – 32,764 miles
- 2013 – 24,873 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,169 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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, 2016–2023
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 30 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,169 miles (+3,665)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 118,169 miles
- Test number
- 497293862750
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,504 miles (+11,575)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 114,504 miles
- Test number
- 793120034779
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass102,929 miles (+12,616)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 102,929 miles
- Test number
- 943525345116
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass90,313 miles (+11,756)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 90,313 miles
- Test number
- 655828864457
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass78,557 miles (+6,872)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 78,557 miles
- Test number
- 828328768059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass71,685 miles (+52)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 71,685 miles
- Test number
- 201621801128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail71,633 miles (+3,678)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,633 miles
- Test number
- 604543187273
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass67,955 miles (+4,199)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 67,955 miles
- Test number
- 226195374050
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass63,756 miles (+2,798)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 63,756 miles
- Test number
- 801271763832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,958 miles (+3,730)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 60,958 miles
- Test number
- 497607006564
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass57,228 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 57,228 miles
- Test number
- 391877682461
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to record.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush split. (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush split. (2.5.A.1c)
Fail57,228 miles (+6,823)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,228 miles
- Test number
- 353876024080
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to record.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush split. (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush split. (2.5.A.1c)
Pass50,405 miles (+9,046)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 50,405 miles
- Test number
- 271059741750
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass41,359 miles (+8,595)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 41,359 miles
- Test number
- 887087135287
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass32,764 miles (+7,891)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 32,764 miles
- Test number
- 958201134250
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass24,873 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 24,873 miles
- Test number
- 217042543215
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about R16 SYY
- Does R16 SYY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SYY is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 SYY?
- The MOT on R16 SYY is valid until 9 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 SYY done?
- R16 SYY was recorded at 118,169 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 7,160 miles a year.
- Has R16 SYY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 SYY has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2021.
- Has the mileage on R16 SYY 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 SYY find?
- R16 SYY passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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