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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

S44 LBWMOT history

S44 LBW is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S44 LBW black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,886 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 LBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 LBW was last recorded at 122,886 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,886 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,886 miles
  • 2025 – 110,741 miles
  • 2024 – 99,897 miles
  • 2023 – 88,429 miles
  • 2022 – 77,128 miles
  • 2021 – 66,894 miles
  • 2020 – 58,050 miles
  • 2019 – 47,475 miles
  • 2018 – 42,045 miles
  • 2017 – 37,159 miles
  • 2016 – 32,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,886 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,886 miles
    Test number
    356065409349
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers corroded
  2. Fail122,886 miles (+12,145)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,886 miles
    Test number
    295314344571
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers corroded
  3. Pass110,741 miles (+10,844)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,741 miles
    Test number
    199634148164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,897 miles (+11,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    894799248288
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  5. Pass88,429 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    361735972906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail88,429 miles (+11,301)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,429 miles
    Test number
    349703030858
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass77,128 miles (+10,234)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    878130144561
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass66,894 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    910776796969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,050 miles (+10,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    58,050 miles
    Test number
    780710781689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass47,475 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,475 miles
    Test number
    295535855393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,291 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,291 miles
    Test number
    921507740861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,045 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,045 miles
    Test number
    160722038621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,159 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,159 miles
    Test number
    841649488857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    32,885 miles
    Test number
    942580145758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner braking disc braking surface corroding & pitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc braking surface corroding & pitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc braking surface corroding

Questions about S44 LBW

Does S44 LBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 LBW is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 LBW?
The MOT on S44 LBW is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 LBW done?
S44 LBW was recorded at 122,886 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 8,901 miles a year.
Has S44 LBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 LBW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 LBW 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 S44 LBW find?
S44 LBW passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers corroded.

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