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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S5 BUBMOT history

S5 BUB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 18 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

S5 BUB silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,464 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 BUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
18 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 BUB was last recorded at 158,464 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 6,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,555 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,909 miles
Average per year
10,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,464 miles
  • 2025 – 151,555 miles
  • 2024 – 144,853 miles
  • 2023 – 138,214 miles
  • 2022 – 131,417 miles
  • 2021 – 122,659 miles
  • 2020 – 116,763 miles
  • 2019 – 96,536 miles
  • 2018 – 79,466 miles
  • 2017 – 62,151 miles
  • 2016 – 45,644 miles
  • 2015 – 32,106 miles
  • 2014 – 29,575 miles
  • 2013 – 24,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,464 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,464 miles (+6,909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,464 miles
    Test number
    558442532770
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass151,555 miles (+6,702)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,555 miles
    Test number
    316134677635
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,853 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,853 miles
    Test number
    724251070457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,853 miles (+6,639)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,853 miles
    Test number
    241228638228
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,214 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,214 miles
    Test number
    200201663381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops worn

  6. Fail138,214 miles (+6,797)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,214 miles
    Test number
    257550827915
    • MajorExhaust system insecure sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops worn

  7. Pass131,417 miles (+8,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,417 miles
    Test number
    611932158004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty x2 (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops perished x 2

  8. Pass122,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,659 miles
    Test number
    721323580876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail122,659 miles (+5,896)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,659 miles
    Test number
    809500726678
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,763 miles (+20,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,763 miles
    Test number
    993786583503
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear damper flange (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Pass96,536 miles (+17,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,536 miles
    Test number
    230489569699
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass79,466 miles (+17,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,466 miles
    Test number
    490494297239
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rear diff damper flange worn

  13. Pass62,151 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,151 miles
    Test number
    172961553960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,148 miles (+16,504)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,148 miles
    Test number
    505287954726
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass45,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,644 miles
    Test number
    473907570332
    • AdvisoryAdvise(rear tyres marginal on edge & unevenly worn)

  16. Fail45,644 miles (+13,538)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,644 miles
    Test number
    679062626165
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(rear tyres marginal on edge & unevenly worn)

  17. Pass32,106 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,106 miles
    Test number
    867310295072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,575 miles (+5,222)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,575 miles
    Test number
    406978764243
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCover over floor obscuring some components

  19. Pass24,353 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,353 miles
    Test number
    467111493293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

Questions about S5 BUB

Does S5 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 BUB is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 BUB?
The MOT on S5 BUB is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 BUB done?
S5 BUB was recorded at 158,464 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 10,782 miles a year.
Has S5 BUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 BUB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 BUB 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 S5 BUB find?
S5 BUB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff; rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides, and 2 more.

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