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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

S3 GELMOT history

S3 GEL is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 30 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2026.

S3 GEL black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
94,003 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 GEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 GEL was last recorded at 94,003 miles on 25 May 2026, 7,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,731 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,272 miles
Average per year
8,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,003 miles
  • 2025 – 86,731 miles
  • 2024 – 74,617 miles
  • 2023 – 63,363 miles
  • 2022 – 50,372 miles
  • 2021 – 41,588 miles
  • 2020 – 29,581 miles
  • 2019 – 27,551 miles
  • 2018 – 23,597 miles
  • 2017 – 14,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,003 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,003 miles (+7,272)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    208066005186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,731 miles (+12,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,731 miles
    Test number
    647352390548
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass74,617 miles (+11,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,617 miles
    Test number
    892227224055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,363 miles (+200)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,363 miles
    Test number
    455614688843
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail63,163 miles (+12,791)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,163 miles
    Test number
    249642570111
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass50,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,372 miles
    Test number
    205431519147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,372 miles (+8,784)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,372 miles
    Test number
    866045601334
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass41,588 miles (+12,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,588 miles
    Test number
    430872567398
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. Pass29,581 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,581 miles
    Test number
    219373501069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,551 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,551 miles
    Test number
    464141650535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    477176146672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail23,597 miles (+5,244)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,597 miles
    Test number
    262326389979
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear console bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm rear console bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass18,353 miles (+3,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    18,353 miles
    Test number
    572992287449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass14,524 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,524 miles
    Test number
    615889510276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 GEL

Does S3 GEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 GEL is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 GEL?
The MOT on S3 GEL is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 GEL done?
S3 GEL was recorded at 94,003 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2026, an average of 8,699 miles a year.
Has S3 GEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 GEL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 GEL 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 S3 GEL find?
S3 GEL passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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