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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T16 DHYMOT history

T16 DHY is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,805 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 DHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 DHY was last recorded at 86,805 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 7,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,521 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,284 miles
Average per year
5,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,805 miles
  • 2025 – 79,521 miles
  • 2024 – 71,230 miles
  • 2023 – 62,877 miles
  • 2022 – 57,236 miles
  • 2021 – 52,280 miles
  • 2020 – 51,588 miles
  • 2019 – 50,222 miles
  • 2018 – 47,381 miles
  • 2017 – 43,853 miles
  • 2016 – 38,842 miles
  • 2015 – 32,833 miles
  • 2014 – 25,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,805 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (255/40/19) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,805 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,805 miles
    Test number
    900282540978
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (255/40/19) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail86,801 miles (+7,280)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,801 miles
    Test number
    347503382928
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (255/40/19) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass79,521 miles (+8,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,521 miles
    Test number
    318800022495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass71,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    199232632283
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail71,230 miles (+8,353)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    510042120193
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass62,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    199246873067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail62,877 miles (+5,641)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,877 miles
    Test number
    928514581977
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass57,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    879260574413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,236 miles (+4,956)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    967473014577
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,280 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,280 miles
    Test number
    200121892900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,588 miles
    Test number
    984335912008
    • AdvisoryFront Both front lower arm console bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear anti roll bar bushes starting to split.

  12. Fail51,588 miles (+1,366)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,588 miles
    Test number
    993390218961
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front lower arm console bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear anti roll bar bushes starting to split.

  13. Pass50,222 miles (+2,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,222 miles
    Test number
    363695026785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass47,381 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,381 miles
    Test number
    661476168090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,853 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,853 miles
    Test number
    807975193773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,842 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    144883274410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,833 miles (+7,529)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,833 miles
    Test number
    116679245025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,304 miles
    Test number
    615037754062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 DHY

Does T16 DHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 DHY is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 DHY?
The MOT on T16 DHY is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 DHY done?
T16 DHY was recorded at 86,805 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,070 miles a year.
Has T16 DHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 DHY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 DHY 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 DHY find?
T16 DHY passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 3 more.

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