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Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T16 VWUMOT history

T16 VWU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
166,788 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 VWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 VWU was last recorded at 166,788 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 2,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,346 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,442 miles
Average per year
9,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,788 miles
  • 2024 – 164,346 miles
  • 2023 – 156,778 miles
  • 2022 – 148,778 miles
  • 2021 – 140,604 miles
  • 2020 – 128,949 miles
  • 2019 – 120,872 miles
  • 2018 – 113,009 miles
  • 2017 – 101,969 miles
  • 2016 – 93,877 miles
  • 2015 – 84,156 miles
  • 2014 – 72,968 miles
  • 2013 – 59,640 miles
  • 2012 – 46,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,788 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,788 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,788 miles
    Test number
    517913167673
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail166,788 miles (+2,442)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,788 miles
    Test number
    375071506091
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass164,346 miles (+7,568)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    164,346 miles
    Test number
    590435830744
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,778 miles (+8,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,778 miles
    Test number
    454446102488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,778 miles (+8,174)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    148,778 miles
    Test number
    671691575342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,604 miles (+11,655)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,604 miles
    Test number
    893832584673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,949 miles (+8,077)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,949 miles
    Test number
    538622170059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,872 miles (+7,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,872 miles
    Test number
    601396340981
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp deteriorated

  9. Pass113,009 miles (+2,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,009 miles
    Test number
    709424909565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r shock absorber protective shroud insecure

  10. Pass110,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,120 miles
    Test number
    238171395887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,120 miles (+8,151)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,120 miles
    Test number
    674027785552
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear dust cover missing & bump stop worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop worn

  12. Pass101,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,969 miles
    Test number
    609532098585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,969 miles (+8,092)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,969 miles
    Test number
    945861072565
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass93,877 miles (+9,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,877 miles
    Test number
    472025924009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  15. Pass84,156 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,156 miles
    Test number
    428074605266
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail84,156 miles (+11,188)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,156 miles
    Test number
    995994005295
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail72,968 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,968 miles
    Test number
    236092794477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass72,968 miles (+13,328)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,968 miles
    Test number
    728612594158
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass59,640 miles (+13,125)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,640 miles
    Test number
    989770403285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    46,515 miles
    Test number
    885703202207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 VWU

Does T16 VWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 VWU expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 VWU?
The MOT on T16 VWU expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 VWU done?
T16 VWU was recorded at 166,788 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 9,139 miles a year.
Has T16 VWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 VWU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T16 VWU 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 VWU find?
T16 VWU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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