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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

S18 DMDMOT history

S18 DMD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

S18 DMD silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,970 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 DMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 DMD was last recorded at 155,970 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 8,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,091 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,879 miles
Average per year
9,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,970 miles
  • 2025 – 147,091 miles
  • 2024 – 141,863 miles
  • 2023 – 135,136 miles
  • 2022 – 122,002 miles
  • 2021 – 104,407 miles
  • 2020 – 88,249 miles
  • 2019 – 73,968 miles
  • 2018 – 60,719 miles
  • 2017 – 47,151 miles
  • 2016 – 42,763 miles
  • 2015 – 38,245 miles
  • 2014 – 34,338 miles
  • 2013 – 28,149 miles
  • 2012 – 22,638 miles
  • 2011 – 17,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,970 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both registration lamps dull

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,970 miles (+8,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,970 miles
    Test number
    522950857401
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass147,091 miles (+5,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    147,091 miles
    Test number
    193240261411
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,863 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    141,863 miles
    Test number
    759479183973
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail141,847 miles (+6,711)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,847 miles
    Test number
    175770110654
    • DangerousFuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at Mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,136 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,136 miles
    Test number
    391143448139
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth registration lamps dull
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,135 miles (+13,133)2 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,135 miles
    Test number
    754408831143
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth registration lamps dull
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryLow brake pad warning
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,002 miles
    Test number
    538726468124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail122,002 miles (+17,595)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,002 miles
    Test number
    720924241423
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,407 miles
    Test number
    648869245026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tail lamp lens damaged

  10. Fail104,407 miles (+16,158)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,407 miles
    Test number
    337836733838
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear bushes starting to split from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tail lamp lens damaged

  11. Pass88,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,249 miles
    Test number
    728371198497
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail88,249 miles (+14,281)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,249 miles
    Test number
    369272271513
    • MajorExhaust system insecure sleeve rotten (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass73,968 miles (+13,249)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,968 miles
    Test number
    130933739345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,719 miles (+13,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    119154752021
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass47,151 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,151 miles
    Test number
    815186870785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,150 miles (+4,387)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,150 miles
    Test number
    335348055385
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass42,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,763 miles
    Test number
    748412181367
    • AdvisoryCovers over engine bay and under vehicle

  18. Fail42,763 miles (+4,518)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,763 miles
    Test number
    639903795797
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers over engine bay and under vehicle

  19. Pass38,245 miles (+3,907)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,245 miles
    Test number
    176853735092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,338 miles (+6,189)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,338 miles
    Test number
    436995044282
    • NoteAdvise(front blades smearing screen)
    • NoteAdvise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to split )

  21. Pass28,149 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,149 miles
    Test number
    539266433043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,638 miles
    Test number
    728723732085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,636 miles (+5,230)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,636 miles
    Test number
    317333832056
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake disks worn / pitted and grooved inner surface

  24. Pass17,406 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,406 miles
    Test number
    418603751083
    • NoteAdvise( light scoring on front discs)
    • NoteAdvise( o,s,f tyre on 3mm on edge)

  25. Fail17,406 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,406 miles
    Test number
    529713651087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise( light scoring on front discs)
    • NoteAdvise( o,s,f tyre on 3mm on edge)

Questions about S18 DMD

Does S18 DMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 DMD is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 DMD?
The MOT on S18 DMD is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 DMD done?
S18 DMD was recorded at 155,970 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 9,135 miles a year.
Has S18 DMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 DMD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 DMD 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 DMD find?
S18 DMD passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both.

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