2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · L8 CTY
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 142,010 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L8 CTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 142,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L8 CTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (L8 CTY) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L8 CTY Mileage History
- 15/02/2024134,412 mi
- 25/02/2025136,741 mi+2,329 mi
- 06/03/2025136,749 mi+8 mi
- 27/02/2026142,010 mi+5,261 mi
- 27/02/2026142,010 mi
Average of roughly 3,735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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