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53 HC

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,191 mi
Last recorded41,191 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan47,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 HC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 41,191 miles

TPMS light on but not indicating a fault

Pass 26 Mar 2025 34,731 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 26,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking/Perishing - Cut Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 21,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 16,614 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 11,560 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 11,560 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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53 HC is a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 53 HC, 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 53 HC registered?

53 HC is a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 September 2017.

Is 53 HC safe to buy?

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