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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

S6 MDNMOT history

S6 MDN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 11 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 196,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

S6 MDN blue Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
196,442 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 MDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 MDN was last recorded at 196,442 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,704 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,738 miles
Average per year
8,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,442 miles
  • 2024 – 192,704 miles
  • 2023 – 186,409 miles
  • 2022 – 181,069 miles
  • 2021 – 174,903 miles
  • 2020 – 168,277 miles
  • 2019 – 157,717 miles
  • 2018 – 149,331 miles
  • 2017 – 140,427 miles
  • 2016 – 132,476 miles
  • 2015 – 124,893 miles
  • 2014 – 118,670 miles
  • 2013 – 114,028 miles
  • 2012 – 93,923 miles
  • 2011 – 73,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,442 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,442 miles (+3,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    196,442 miles
    Test number
    905369517380
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking

  2. Pass192,704 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    192,704 miles
    Test number
    364934796542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail192,699 miles (+6,290)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,699 miles
    Test number
    951246903179
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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 diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad worn light on

  4. Pass186,409 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    186,409 miles
    Test number
    641562558565
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive - Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light illuminated

  5. Fail186,404 miles (+5,335)1 dangerous2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,404 miles
    Test number
    431343996826
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive - Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS Light illuminated

  6. Pass181,069 miles (+6,166)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    181,069 miles
    Test number
    946848280287
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front strut top mount binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive - Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,903 miles (+6,626)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    174,903 miles
    Test number
    940304423001
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive - Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Front bush, Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass168,277 miles (+10,560)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,277 miles
    Test number
    302429889229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush - borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass157,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,717 miles
    Test number
    958352893376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail157,717 miles (+8,386)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,717 miles
    Test number
    293537129687
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass149,331 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    149,331 miles
    Test number
    875522946725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail149,327 miles (+8,900)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,327 miles
    Test number
    206095788803
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to broken front spring (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass140,427 miles (+7,951)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    140,427 miles
    Test number
    265770343447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,476 miles (+7,583)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,476 miles
    Test number
    245458273648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,893 miles (+6,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,893 miles
    Test number
    206828521174
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass118,670 miles (+4,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,670 miles
    Test number
    496101424450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass114,028 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    114,028 miles
    Test number
    999154763364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSlight play in nearside drag link

  18. Fail114,024 miles (+20,101)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,024 miles
    Test number
    308263243320
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass93,923 miles (+20,833)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    805988922308
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake ciscs lipped and pads over 50% worn

  20. Pass73,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    636933741392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,090 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,090 miles
    Test number
    138423941366
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded

Questions about S6 MDN

Does S6 MDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 MDN is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S6 MDN?
The MOT on S6 MDN is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 MDN done?
S6 MDN was recorded at 196,442 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,817 miles a year.
Has S6 MDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 MDN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S6 MDN 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 S6 MDN find?
S6 MDN passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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