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85 GJ

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,475 mi
Last recorded102,475 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan64,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 GJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 102,475 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,784 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,677 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 82,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,858 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,355 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,497 miles

Front Lower arm rear boshes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Aug 2017 41,134 miles

Engine under trays restricting inspection of some testable items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner ()

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,497 miles

Engine under trays fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components

under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components

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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85 GJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 64,934 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 85 GJ, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 85 GJ registered?

85 GJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is 85 GJ safe to buy?

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