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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

T21 UPTMOT history

T21 UPT is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 8 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
134,469 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 UPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 UPT was last recorded at 134,469 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 8,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,096 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,373 miles
Average per year
7,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,469 miles
  • 2025 – 126,096 miles
  • 2024 – 123,069 miles
  • 2023 – 116,204 miles
  • 2022 – 101,849 miles
  • 2021 – 99,661 miles
  • 2020 – 87,661 miles
  • 2019 – 80,698 miles
  • 2018 – 72,684 miles
  • 2017 – 63,649 miles
  • 2016 – 51,395 miles
  • 2015 – 50,972 miles
  • 2014 – 43,493 miles
  • 2013 – 34,153 miles
  • 2012 – 26,916 miles
  • 2011 – 19,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,469 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush unbonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush unbonding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,469 miles (+8,373)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    134,469 miles
    Test number
    899214708127
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,096 miles (+3,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,096 miles
    Test number
    674268910104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass123,069 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,069 miles
    Test number
    754390726519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,204 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,204 miles
    Test number
    939063273619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail116,190 miles (+14,341)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,190 miles
    Test number
    799970728572
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt JUST DEEMED PASSABLE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    585580962822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail101,849 miles (+2,188)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,849 miles
    Test number
    498153371762
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    740577978178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,661 miles (+12,000)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    401564683096
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass87,661 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,661 miles
    Test number
    571611197121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,643 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    270597914309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,106 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,106 miles
    Test number
    546296047498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,698 miles (+8,014)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,698 miles
    Test number
    724849830937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    917150076941
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail72,684 miles (+9,035)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,684 miles
    Test number
    414580873561
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,649 miles
    Test number
    289739206095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp corroded

  17. Fail63,649 miles (+12,254)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,649 miles
    Test number
    612543572766
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust clamp corroded

  18. Pass51,395 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    436317416610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,972 miles (+7,479)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,972 miles
    Test number
    462721864297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,493 miles (+9,340)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,493 miles
    Test number
    465760964249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass34,153 miles (+7,237)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    34,153 miles
    Test number
    569191163283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass26,916 miles (+7,013)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,916 miles
    Test number
    436314062289
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass19,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,903 miles
    Test number
    517194751260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 UPT

Does T21 UPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 UPT is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 UPT?
The MOT on T21 UPT is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 UPT done?
T21 UPT was recorded at 134,469 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 7,925 miles a year.
Has T21 UPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 UPT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T21 UPT 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 UPT find?
T21 UPT passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all., and 1 more.

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