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Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

T500 DOWMOT history

T500 DOW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 26 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 185,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
185,518 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DOW was last recorded at 185,518 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 7,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,685 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,833 miles
Average per year
11,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,518 miles
  • 2025 – 177,685 miles
  • 2024 – 171,004 miles
  • 2023 – 158,762 miles
  • 2022 – 144,526 miles
  • 2021 – 122,155 miles
  • 2020 – 110,471 miles
  • 2019 – 105,441 miles
  • 2018 – 97,450 miles
  • 2017 – 91,222 miles
  • 2016 – 79,703 miles
  • 2015 – 66,728 miles
  • 2014 – 51,009 miles
  • 2013 – 37,540 miles
  • 2012 – 29,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,518 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Emissions undetected peak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Full under covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,518 miles (+7,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    185,518 miles
    Test number
    255652341807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass177,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    177,685 miles
    Test number
    592599960864
    • 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. Fail177,685 miles (+6,681)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,685 miles
    Test number
    648700860009
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • 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))

  4. Pass171,004 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    171,004 miles
    Test number
    345185511159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail171,002 miles (+12,240)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,002 miles
    Test number
    872133126823
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass158,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    158,762 miles
    Test number
    417483112355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail158,762 miles (+14,236)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,762 miles
    Test number
    871608251031
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass144,526 miles (+22,371)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,526 miles
    Test number
    337711070649
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass122,155 miles (+11,684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,155 miles
    Test number
    173299406342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,471 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,471 miles
    Test number
    468194075332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,441 miles (+7,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,441 miles
    Test number
    806572134949
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust hanger snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass97,450 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,450 miles
    Test number
    210191101541
    • AdvisoryEmissions undetected peak
    • AdvisoryFull under covers fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail97,448 miles (+6,226)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,448 miles
    Test number
    321937036637
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn linkpin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions undetected peak
    • AdvisoryFull under covers fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass91,222 miles (+11,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,222 miles
    Test number
    353964204336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wear in d bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass79,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    779688746457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,703 miles (+12,975)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    868772901989
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass66,728 miles (+15,719)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,728 miles
    Test number
    135644825961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,009 miles (+13,469)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,009 miles
    Test number
    129992144285
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass37,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,540 miles
    Test number
    647049363240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,540 miles (+8,260)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,540 miles
    Test number
    347310463443
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass29,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,280 miles
    Test number
    735086562228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DOW

Does T500 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DOW is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DOW?
The MOT on T500 DOW is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DOW done?
T500 DOW was recorded at 185,518 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 11,375 miles a year.
Has T500 DOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DOW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 DOW 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 T500 DOW find?
T500 DOW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front outer tyre slightly damaged; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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