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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

T21 RBUMOT history

T21 RBU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 22 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 110,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,616 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 RBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 RBU was last recorded at 110,616 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 16,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,537 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16,079 miles
Average per year
10,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,616 miles
  • 2024 – 94,537 miles
  • 2023 – 77,258 miles
  • 2022 – 68,364 miles
  • 2021 – 59,333 miles
  • 2020 – 52,267 miles
  • 2019 – 43,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,616 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear support bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,616 miles (+16,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,616 miles
    Test number
    352222372134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear support bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass94,537 miles (+15,486)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,537 miles
    Test number
    514508978441
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped, not exceeding 10mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAd Blue getting low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs wearing/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront engine oil on minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing centre area 2-3mm 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,051 miles (+1,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,051 miles
    Test number
    325504025239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass77,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,258 miles
    Test number
    546028546583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail77,258 miles (+8,894)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,258 miles
    Test number
    949093310976
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2355018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    931258936727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres also wearing on shoulders, 2355018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail68,364 miles (+9,031)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    281414156323
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres also wearing on shoulders, 2355018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass59,333 miles (+7,066)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,333 miles
    Test number
    818093731275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,267 miles (+8,430)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,267 miles
    Test number
    136249255908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,837 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,837 miles
    Test number
    133255098439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,619 miles
    Test number
    509213051790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 RBU

Does T21 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 RBU is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 RBU?
The MOT on T21 RBU is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 RBU done?
T21 RBU was recorded at 110,616 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 10,649 miles a year.
Has T21 RBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 RBU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T21 RBU 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 T21 RBU find?
T21 RBU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear support bush splitting; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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