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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

S31 TAVMOT history

S31 TAV is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 14 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 218,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

S31 TAV black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
218,509 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 TAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 TAV was last recorded at 218,509 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,289 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,220 miles
Average per year
13,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,509 miles
  • 2025 – 216,289 miles
  • 2024 – 211,517 miles
  • 2023 – 205,554 miles
  • 2022 – 189,670 miles
  • 2021 – 172,340 miles
  • 2020 – 156,434 miles
  • 2019 – 143,661 miles
  • 2018 – 126,067 miles
  • 2017 – 108,728 miles
  • 2016 – 91,389 miles
  • 2015 – 74,724 miles
  • 2014 – 61,111 miles
  • 2013 – 48,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,509 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,509 miles (+2,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    218,509 miles
    Test number
    754133996560
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass216,289 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    216,289 miles
    Test number
    684857640132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass211,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    211,517 miles
    Test number
    459780262883
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail211,515 miles (+5,961)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,515 miles
    Test number
    321951463013
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass205,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    205,554 miles
    Test number
    149857248813
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in the windscreen

  6. Fail205,552 miles (+15,882)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,552 miles
    Test number
    371679619456
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in the windscreen

  7. Pass189,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    189,670 miles
    Test number
    352646611370
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail189,670 miles (+17,330)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,670 miles
    Test number
    634475346837
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass172,340 miles (+15,906)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,340 miles
    Test number
    555185352728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass156,434 miles (+12,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    156,434 miles
    Test number
    195436164623
    • 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))

  11. Pass143,661 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,661 miles
    Test number
    263234194444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail143,656 miles (+17,589)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,656 miles
    Test number
    305712567279
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass126,067 miles (+17,339)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,067 miles
    Test number
    258390371332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,728 miles (+17,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,728 miles
    Test number
    680629453689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing low on inner edges

  15. Pass91,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,389 miles
    Test number
    796720719918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,389 miles (+16,665)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,389 miles
    Test number
    282446548212
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass74,724 miles (+13,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    995746125204
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,111 miles (+12,402)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,111 miles
    Test number
    419430544257
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass48,709 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    667172843215
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S31 TAV

Does S31 TAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 TAV is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 TAV?
The MOT on S31 TAV is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 TAV done?
S31 TAV was recorded at 218,509 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 13,095 miles a year.
Has S31 TAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 TAV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 TAV 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 S31 TAV find?
S31 TAV passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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