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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

Y8 ELJMOT history

Y8 ELJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

Y8 ELJ black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,480 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 ELJ was last recorded at 133,480 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,443 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
6,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,480 miles
  • 2025 – 127,871 miles
  • 2024 – 119,857 miles
  • 2023 – 110,979 miles
  • 2022 – 101,492 miles
  • 2021 – 91,971 miles
  • 2020 – 83,580 miles
  • 2019 – 80,220 miles
  • 2018 – 72,976 miles
  • 2017 – 65,293 miles
  • 2016 – 54,209 miles
  • 2015 – 48,941 miles
  • 2014 – 43,784 miles
  • 2013 – 38,585 miles
  • 2012 – 34,204 miles
  • 2011 – 29,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,480 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,480 miles (+37)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,480 miles
    Test number
    948628523890
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail133,443 miles (+5,572)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,443 miles
    Test number
    363454530832
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,871 miles (+8,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,871 miles
    Test number
    975318484959
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,857 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,857 miles
    Test number
    823441225982
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust Sleeve Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail119,857 miles (+8,878)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,857 miles
    Test number
    760414261915
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust Sleeve Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,979 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,979 miles
    Test number
    393687185884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively At Differential Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail110,978 miles (+9,486)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,978 miles
    Test number
    935225885344
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively At Differential Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass101,492 miles (+9,521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,492 miles
    Test number
    791334019609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  9. Pass91,971 miles (+8,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,971 miles
    Test number
    715559179515
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass83,580 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    83,580 miles
    Test number
    690878124102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,220 miles (+7,244)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    931260045187
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass72,976 miles (+7,683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,976 miles
    Test number
    902625804154
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside rear
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch trim slightly insecure

  13. Pass65,293 miles (+11,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,293 miles
    Test number
    883099749401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass54,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,209 miles
    Test number
    148634878658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail54,209 miles (+5,268)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,209 miles
    Test number
    251130261540
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,941 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    175007195423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,784 miles (+5,199)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,784 miles
    Test number
    267846864098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,585 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,585 miles
    Test number
    145404063007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,204 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,204 miles
    Test number
    325011582081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,793 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,793 miles
    Test number
    187611991047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,783 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,783 miles
    Test number
    765440091071
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y8 ELJ

Does Y8 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 ELJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 ELJ?
The MOT on Y8 ELJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 ELJ done?
Y8 ELJ was recorded at 133,480 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 6,891 miles a year.
Has Y8 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 ELJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 ELJ 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 Y8 ELJ find?
Y8 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, and 2 more.

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