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Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

S18 EAEMOT history

S18 EAE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 12 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 86,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

S18 EAE grey Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,187 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 EAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
12 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 EAE was last recorded at 86,187 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 5,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2018: 37,344 miles, lower than 280,026 miles on 17 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,437 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,187 miles
  • 2025 – 80,437 miles
  • 2024 – 77,041 miles
  • 2023 – 69,735 miles
  • 2022 – 62,765 miles
  • 2021 – 55,542 miles
  • 2020 – 50,578 miles
  • 2019 – 45,050 miles
  • 2018 – 37,344 miles
  • 2017 – 280,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,187 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle undertray/covers fitted.

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Emissions to low to read

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,187 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,187 miles
    Test number
    827208724318
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertray/covers fitted.

  2. Fail86,187 miles (+5,750)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,187 miles
    Test number
    377533603665
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undertray/covers fitted.

  3. Pass80,437 miles (+3,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,437 miles
    Test number
    449098223179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass77,041 miles (+7,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,041 miles
    Test number
    812061732949
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass69,735 miles (+6,970)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,735 miles
    Test number
    310823338771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass62,765 miles (+7,223)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    866252794364
    • 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
    • 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

  7. Pass55,542 miles (+4,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,542 miles
    Test number
    580059435287
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass50,578 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,578 miles
    Test number
    297513651399
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to read

  9. Fail50,575 miles (+5,525)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,575 miles
    Test number
    766644230215
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to read

  10. Pass45,050 miles (+7,706)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,050 miles
    Test number
    353896679583
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low to read
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushing perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass37,344 miles (-242,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,344 miles
    Test number
    628162576009
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNo smoke too lean not rev

  12. Pass280,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    280,026 miles
    Test number
    690737866833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S18 EAE

Does S18 EAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 EAE is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 EAE?
The MOT on S18 EAE is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 EAE done?
S18 EAE was recorded at 86,187 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026.
Has S18 EAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 EAE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 EAE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S18 EAE find?
S18 EAE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes, and 2 more.

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