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40749

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,742 mi
Last recorded60,742 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan47,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40749
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,742 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,206 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 52,056 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 52,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up wrong side to the lift both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,368 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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40749 is a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 47,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 40749, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 40749 registered?

40749 is a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 February 2017.

Is 40749 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40749 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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