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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T40 GWEMOT history

T40 GWE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 15 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 109,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,681 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 GWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 GWE was last recorded at 109,681 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 6,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,016 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,665 miles
Average per year
6,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,681 miles
  • 2024 – 103,016 miles
  • 2023 – 92,869 miles
  • 2022 – 87,049 miles
  • 2021 – 86,812 miles
  • 2020 – 83,082 miles
  • 2019 – 74,202 miles
  • 2018 – 65,831 miles
  • 2017 – 57,466 miles
  • 2016 – 48,659 miles
  • 2015 – 42,378 miles
  • 2014 – 36,427 miles
  • 2013 – 29,622 miles
  • 2012 – 23,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,681 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,681 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,681 miles
    Test number
    638846923999
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,681 miles (+6,665)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,681 miles
    Test number
    896350247044
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    388558771572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,016 miles (+10,147)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,016 miles
    Test number
    682267755819
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass92,869 miles (+5,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    368919691938
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve corroded and broken

  6. Pass87,049 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    87,049 miles
    Test number
    264836798733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,812 miles (+3,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,812 miles
    Test number
    242598329587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass83,082 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,082 miles
    Test number
    181538159423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,966 miles (+8,764)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,966 miles
    Test number
    891617567440
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,202 miles (+8,371)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,202 miles
    Test number
    914129115441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    809665359504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,831 miles (+8,365)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    856720474410
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass57,466 miles (+8,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,466 miles
    Test number
    355155443733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak Slight leak from the diff

  14. Pass48,659 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    48,659 miles
    Test number
    571406412972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,378 miles (+5,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    292644454442
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to NSR seat unable to fully check seat belt

  16. Pass36,427 miles (+6,805)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,427 miles
    Test number
    669443244374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass29,622 miles (+5,781)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,622 miles
    Test number
    886153943384
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear tyres slightly perished.

  18. Pass23,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,841 miles
    Test number
    417161942441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 GWE

Does T40 GWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 GWE is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 GWE?
The MOT on T40 GWE is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 GWE done?
T40 GWE was recorded at 109,681 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,637 miles a year.
Has T40 GWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 GWE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 GWE 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 T40 GWE find?
T40 GWE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: central exhaust silencer slightly loose; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush, and 3 more.

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