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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

XET 1MOT history

XET 1 is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

XET 1 black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,858 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XET 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

XET 1 was last recorded at 130,858 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 7,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2020: 60,624 miles, lower than 72,758 miles on 23 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,736 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,122 miles
Average per year
8,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,858 miles
  • 2025 – 123,736 miles
  • 2024 – 115,084 miles
  • 2023 – 106,878 miles
  • 2022 – 94,591 miles
  • 2021 – 85,963 miles
  • 2020 – 60,625 miles
  • 2019 – 72,758 miles
  • 2018 – 63,464 miles
  • 2017 – 56,976 miles
  • 2016 – 48,172 miles
  • 2015 – 40,020 miles
  • 2013 – 22,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,858 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,858 miles (+7,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,858 miles
    Test number
    981567084068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,736 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,736 miles
    Test number
    688321090896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  3. Fail123,730 miles (+8,646)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,730 miles
    Test number
    856652318578
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  4. Pass115,084 miles (+8,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,084 miles
    Test number
    287120072717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass106,878 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,878 miles
    Test number
    587148979440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Fail106,878 miles (+12,287)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,878 miles
    Test number
    657638698237
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass94,591 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,591 miles
    Test number
    693937192519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms font bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail94,591 miles (+8,628)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,591 miles
    Test number
    761284770062
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms font bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,963 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    119574394908
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail85,963 miles (+25,338)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    892003570260
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,625 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,625 miles
    Test number
    264277124999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail60,624 miles (-12,134)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,624 miles
    Test number
    463711610700
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass72,758 miles (+9,294)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,758 miles
    Test number
    581260403201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,464 miles
    Test number
    126665339874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,464 miles (+336)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,464 miles
    Test number
    580962013620
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise(rear shockies bodies badly corroded)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(rear springs badly corroded)

  16. Pass63,128 miles (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,128 miles
    Test number
    185894073616
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn at inner edges

  17. Fail62,907 miles (+5,931)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,907 miles
    Test number
    845791536020
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn at inner edges

  18. Pass56,976 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    588008740602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  19. Fail56,785 miles (+8,613)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,785 miles
    Test number
    162305117800
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  20. Pass48,172 miles (+8,152)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,172 miles
    Test number
    318780740356
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

  21. Pass40,020 miles (+17,726)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,020 miles
    Test number
    468689406353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass22,294 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,294 miles
    Test number
    526838023216
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about XET 1

What vehicle is registration XET 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XET 1 on a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 1 Sept 2010. 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 XET 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XET 1 is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on XET 1?
The MOT on XET 1 is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XET 1 done?
XET 1 was recorded at 130,858 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 8,289 miles a year.
Has XET 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XET 1 has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on XET 1 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on XET 1 find?
XET 1 passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes.

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