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4 JLJ

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,928 mi
Last recorded92,928 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 JLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 92,928 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,798 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 88,813 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 88,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,772 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 84,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,904 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,618 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,322 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,203 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 34,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 23,396 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 23,396 miles

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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4 JLJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 82,752 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 4 JLJ, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4 JLJ registered?

4 JLJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 22 July 2009.

Is 4 JLJ safe to buy?

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