Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Petrol 1498cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 42,258 miles on the clock, averaging 7,621 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 TSI EVO engine is known for dada and engine management software / act (active cylinder technology) calibration.
MOT & Mileage History for CA21 XRL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 42,258 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,745 |
| Average per year | 7,621 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Tiguan
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Tiguan models (2016–2024), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
DADA
Engine management software / ACT (Active Cylinder Technology) calibration
Faulty ECU mapping causes poor transition between 2- and 4-cylinder modes, leading to hesitation, juddering, or "kangarooing" (RPM drop/stall risk in 1st gear). Cross-model issue in manuals.[1][2][3][4]
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CA21 XRL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tiguan |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1498cc |
| Year | 2021 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 21 — March 2021 to August 2021 |
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About CA21 XRL
What car is CA21 XRL?
CA21 XRL is a white Volkswagen Tiguan, petrol (1498cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2021.
What is the mileage of CA21 XRL?
The last recorded mileage for CA21 XRL was 42,258 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA21 XRL passed its MOT?
CA21 XRL has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Jan 2026.
Is CA21 XRL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA21 XRL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is CA21 XRL?
CA21 XRL is approximately 5 years old. Age identifier 21 means registered between 1 March 2021 and 31 August 2021.