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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

V1 RAKMOT history

V1 RAK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 7 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

V1 RAK silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,975 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 RAK
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
7 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 RAK was last recorded at 126,975 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,975 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,975 miles
  • 2024 – 124,857 miles
  • 2023 – 118,948 miles
  • 2022 – 111,472 miles
  • 2021 – 105,032 miles
  • 2020 – 100,410 miles
  • 2019 – 92,726 miles
  • 2018 – 86,258 miles
  • 2017 – 78,530 miles
  • 2016 – 71,456 miles
  • 2015 – 63,427 miles
  • 2014 – 53,168 miles
  • 2013 – 41,909 miles
  • 2011 – 33,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,975 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,975 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,975 miles
    Test number
    462135577925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,975 miles (+2,118)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,975 miles
    Test number
    138294684935
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,857 miles (+5,909)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,857 miles
    Test number
    132986400058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,948 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    909280755236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail118,948 miles (+7,476)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    331631508796
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,472 miles (+6,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,472 miles
    Test number
    100934748925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    481684363151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Fail105,032 miles (+4,622)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    537769547445
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass100,410 miles (+7,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,410 miles
    Test number
    347884948179
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass92,726 miles (+6,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,726 miles
    Test number
    645150403394
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass86,258 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    86,258 miles
    Test number
    351208880883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,530 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,530 miles
    Test number
    304131646763
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail78,491 miles (+7,035)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    475656967119
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing

  14. Pass71,456 miles (+8,029)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,456 miles
    Test number
    159053589726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,427 miles (+10,259)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,427 miles
    Test number
    368503185014
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass53,168 miles (+11,259)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,168 miles
    Test number
    676633694019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,909 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,909 miles
    Test number
    699969303060
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass41,909 miles (+8,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,909 miles
    Test number
    858809703035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,165 miles
    Test number
    546915361363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 RAK

Does V1 RAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 RAK is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V1 RAK?
The MOT on V1 RAK is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 RAK done?
V1 RAK was recorded at 126,975 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,753 miles a year.
Has V1 RAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 RAK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 RAK 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 V1 RAK find?
V1 RAK passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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