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981 EFC

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,327 mi
Last recorded77,327 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan33,900 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration981 EFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 77,327 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 68,967 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,689 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 53,081 miles

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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981 EFC is a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 33,900 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 981 EFC, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 981 EFC registered?

981 EFC is a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 January 2020.

Is 981 EFC safe to buy?

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