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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T16 UAVMOT history

T16 UAV is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 14 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 92,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
92,100 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 UAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 UAV was last recorded at 92,100 miles on 12 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,093 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,100 miles
  • 2025 – 86,583 miles
  • 2024 – 79,665 miles
  • 2023 – 72,159 miles
  • 2021 – 66,055 miles
  • 2020 – 63,592 miles
  • 2019 – 61,489 miles
  • 2017 – 51,227 miles
  • 2016 – 40,605 miles
  • 2015 – 29,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,100 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,100 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,100 miles
    Test number
    742839993240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail92,093 miles (+5,510)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,093 miles
    Test number
    587740731369
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working Mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both, incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" +21" flat (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass86,583 miles (+6,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,583 miles
    Test number
    868515405345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass79,665 miles (+7,506)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    326217380653
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass72,159 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    768930719633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,158 miles (+6,103)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,158 miles
    Test number
    541650446995
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailling arms bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass66,055 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,055 miles
    Test number
    414455147032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,592 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,592 miles
    Test number
    858480490204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,489 miles (+10,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,489 miles
    Test number
    427479905399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass51,227 miles (+10,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,227 miles
    Test number
    797496289571
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass40,605 miles (+11,326)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,605 miles
    Test number
    590266536936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,279 miles
    Test number
    838617286825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 UAV

Does T16 UAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 UAV is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 UAV?
The MOT on T16 UAV is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 UAV done?
T16 UAV was recorded at 92,100 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,877 miles a year.
Has T16 UAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 UAV has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 UAV 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 UAV find?
T16 UAV passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.

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