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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S23 MBJMOT history

S23 MBJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 24 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 134,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S23 MBJ blue Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,916 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MBJ was last recorded at 134,916 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 4,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,257 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,659 miles
Average per year
9,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,916 miles
  • 2025 – 130,257 miles
  • 2024 – 125,560 miles
  • 2023 – 120,930 miles
  • 2022 – 115,582 miles
  • 2021 – 108,808 miles
  • 2020 – 102,422 miles
  • 2019 – 98,541 miles
  • 2018 – 84,227 miles
  • 2017 – 70,334 miles
  • 2016 – 54,804 miles
  • 2015 – 39,501 miles
  • 2014 – 23,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,916 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,916 miles (+4,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,916 miles
    Test number
    973831930106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass130,257 miles (+4,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,257 miles
    Test number
    569923398554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass125,560 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,560 miles
    Test number
    825437837531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,554 miles (+4,624)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,554 miles
    Test number
    872145266694
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,930 miles (+5,348)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,930 miles
    Test number
    808705930169
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,582 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,582 miles
    Test number
    680441245646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,808 miles (+6,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,808 miles
    Test number
    483234139438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,422 miles (+3,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,422 miles
    Test number
    630673930647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,541 miles (+14,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    98,541 miles
    Test number
    669636703303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside Front & Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,227 miles (+13,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,227 miles
    Test number
    293991107676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deteriorated slightly (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened deteriorated slightly (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass70,334 miles (+15,530)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,334 miles
    Test number
    581901581406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,804 miles (+15,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,804 miles
    Test number
    908748927204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass39,501 miles (+16,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,501 miles
    Test number
    457698375020
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Pass23,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,276 miles
    Test number
    387300584093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 MBJ

Does S23 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 MBJ is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 MBJ?
The MOT on S23 MBJ is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 MBJ done?
S23 MBJ was recorded at 134,916 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 9,340 miles a year.
Has S23 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MBJ has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 MBJ 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 S23 MBJ find?
S23 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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