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Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

S18 ABJMOT history

S18 ABJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 10 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

S18 ABJ grey Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
139,730 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 ABJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 ABJ was last recorded at 139,730 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 14,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,543 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14,187 miles
Average per year
10,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,730 miles
  • 2025 – 125,543 miles
  • 2024 – 121,904 miles
  • 2023 – 114,058 miles
  • 2022 – 105,169 miles
  • 2021 – 94,937 miles
  • 2020 – 84,239 miles
  • 2019 – 70,363 miles
  • 2018 – 58,292 miles
  • 2017 – 48,982 miles
  • 2016 – 38,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,730 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    139,730 miles
    Test number
    876343820665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,727 miles (+14,184)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,727 miles
    Test number
    139361633579
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass125,543 miles (+3,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,543 miles
    Test number
    620300876378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,904 miles (+16)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,904 miles
    Test number
    659688725282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail121,888 miles (+7,830)3 dangerous5 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,888 miles
    Test number
    884750815006
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at lower mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,058 miles (+8,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    290151976697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass105,169 miles (+10,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,169 miles
    Test number
    143381613372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,937 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,937 miles
    Test number
    173672722081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,239 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,239 miles
    Test number
    722772816710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,198 miles (+13,835)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,198 miles
    Test number
    350541665142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass70,363 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,363 miles
    Test number
    130010042476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail70,360 miles (+12,068)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,360 miles
    Test number
    432804274222
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass58,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    636313350981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,292 miles (+9,310)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    901519402144
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass48,982 miles (+10,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,982 miles
    Test number
    139567032369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,534 miles
    Test number
    425578557295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S18 ABJ

Does S18 ABJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 ABJ is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 ABJ?
The MOT on S18 ABJ is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 ABJ done?
S18 ABJ was recorded at 139,730 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 10,225 miles a year.
Has S18 ABJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 ABJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 ABJ 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 S18 ABJ find?
S18 ABJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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