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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S27 BBJMOT history

S27 BBJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

S27 BBJ silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,312 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 BBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 BBJ was last recorded at 125,312 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 16,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,983 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16,329 miles
Average per year
8,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,312 miles
  • 2025 – 108,983 miles
  • 2024 – 100,817 miles
  • 2023 – 90,085 miles
  • 2022 – 81,301 miles
  • 2021 – 74,404 miles
  • 2020 – 70,418 miles
  • 2019 – 63,400 miles
  • 2018 – 55,931 miles
  • 2017 – 48,986 miles
  • 2016 – 42,297 miles
  • 2015 – 29,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,312 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear shocker dust cover adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,312 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,312 miles
    Test number
    188131748009
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail125,312 miles (+16,329)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,312 miles
    Test number
    185031556763
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,983 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,983 miles
    Test number
    192906836851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail108,973 miles (+8,156)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,973 miles
    Test number
    559049997823
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass100,817 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    838272692018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover dropped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail100,817 miles (+10,732)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    115749554207
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shocker dust cover dropped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass90,085 miles (+8,784)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,085 miles
    Test number
    861928457242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,301 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    231173478747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,404 miles (+3,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    761478719550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass70,418 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,418 miles
    Test number
    958178927044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight where on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail70,418 miles (+7,018)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,418 miles
    Test number
    911954261679
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight where on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    825524472104
    • 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))

  13. Fail63,400 miles (+7,469)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    323118359308
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  14. Pass55,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,931 miles
    Test number
    368368562977
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing lower on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail55,931 miles (+6,945)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,931 miles
    Test number
    299774698474
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing lower on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass48,986 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,986 miles
    Test number
    257086914084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,297 miles (+12,583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,297 miles
    Test number
    396992016630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,714 miles
    Test number
    455995955022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 BBJ

Does S27 BBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 BBJ is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 BBJ?
The MOT on S27 BBJ is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 BBJ done?
S27 BBJ was recorded at 125,312 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,708 miles a year.
Has S27 BBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 BBJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S27 BBJ 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 S27 BBJ find?
S27 BBJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 2 more.

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