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Volkswagen Tiguan

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T16 AFUMOT history

T16 AFU is a white diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 3 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 181,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
181,435 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 AFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 AFU was last recorded at 181,435 miles on 20 Sept 2025, 11,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,431 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,004 miles
Average per year
10,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,435 miles
  • 2024 – 170,431 miles
  • 2023 – 161,527 miles
  • 2022 – 147,429 miles
  • 2021 – 139,454 miles
  • 2019 – 123,433 miles
  • 2018 – 113,074 miles
  • 2017 – 103,934 miles
  • 2016 – 93,139 miles
  • 2015 – 83,128 miles
  • 2014 – 66,744 miles
  • 2013 – 48,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,435 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust heat shield adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,435 miles (+11,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    181,435 miles
    Test number
    802665630451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass170,431 miles (+8,904)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,431 miles
    Test number
    612365879153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,527 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    161,527 miles
    Test number
    220985060402
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield adrift
    • AdvisoryRear General corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail161,527 miles (+14,098)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,527 miles
    Test number
    450226045631
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDpf warning on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield adrift
    • AdvisoryRear General corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing on dash

  5. Pass147,429 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,429 miles
    Test number
    202005312441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle suspension components in general
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp turning fault displayed in dash
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized

  6. Fail147,428 miles (+7,974)4 major2 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,428 miles
    Test number
    771768466536
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed trapped/chafed under bracket (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrectly fitted resulting in not seating correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle suspension components in general
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp turning fault displayed in dash
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch seized

  7. Pass139,454 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,454 miles
    Test number
    899722892749
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail139,452 miles (+16,019)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,452 miles
    Test number
    519937700106
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass123,433 miles (+10,359)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,433 miles
    Test number
    927183844996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,074 miles (+9,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,074 miles
    Test number
    448599662762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass103,934 miles (+10,795)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,934 miles
    Test number
    411046256384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,139 miles (+10,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,139 miles
    Test number
    721385973997
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass83,128 miles (+16,384)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,128 miles
    Test number
    928703867839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,744 miles (+17,816)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,744 miles
    Test number
    859953634297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,928 miles
    Test number
    526379333234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 AFU

Does T16 AFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 AFU is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 AFU?
The MOT on T16 AFU is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 AFU done?
T16 AFU was recorded at 181,435 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2025, an average of 10,982 miles a year.
Has T16 AFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 AFU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T16 AFU 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 T16 AFU find?
T16 AFU passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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