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Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

VET 172MOT history

VET 172 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 24 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

VET 172 silver Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
93,912 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VET 172
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VET 172 was last recorded at 93,912 miles on 7 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,912 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,912 miles
  • 2025 – 90,531 miles
  • 2024 – 87,402 miles
  • 2023 – 84,852 miles
  • 2022 – 81,729 miles
  • 2021 – 78,545 miles
  • 2020 – 77,035 miles
  • 2019 – 71,422 miles
  • 2018 – 64,519 miles
  • 2017 – 56,220 miles
  • 2016 – 47,305 miles
  • 2015 – 37,523 miles
  • 2014 – 27,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,912 miles
  • AdvisoryManufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,912 miles
    Test number
    937750255823
    • AdvisoryManufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail93,912 miles (+3,381)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,912 miles
    Test number
    356174171638
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    777352086397
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail90,531 miles (+3,129)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,531 miles
    Test number
    698745071782
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,402 miles
    Test number
    311135239549
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail87,402 miles (+2,550)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,402 miles
    Test number
    247303029488
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,852 miles (+3,123)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,852 miles
    Test number
    629679815353
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryManufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,729 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    142227054742
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail81,729 miles (+3,184)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    597218597890
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass78,545 miles (+1,510)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,545 miles
    Test number
    266457027704
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components.
    • AdvisoryManufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass77,035 miles (+5,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,035 miles
    Test number
    285422696859
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass71,422 miles (+6,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    352719082889
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured Located within o/s/f door mirror housing. (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass64,519 miles (+8,299)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,519 miles
    Test number
    570721648244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,220 miles (+8,915)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,220 miles
    Test number
    871117349179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,305 miles (+9,782)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,305 miles
    Test number
    890195549329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,523 miles (+10,400)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    977785725135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,123 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,123 miles
    Test number
    158063434167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorated

  18. Pass27,123 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,123 miles
    Test number
    465963734104
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorated

Questions about VET 172

What vehicle is registration VET 172 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VET 172 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 24 May 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VET 172 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VET 172 is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on VET 172?
The MOT on VET 172 is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VET 172 done?
VET 172 was recorded at 93,912 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,573 miles a year.
Has VET 172 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VET 172 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on VET 172 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 VET 172 find?
VET 172 passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: manufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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