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A14 GTS

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,161 mi
Last recorded102,161 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 102,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,235 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 95,221 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 5 Dec 2023 95,220 miles

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

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2023 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,691 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 87,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,014 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 85,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 81,174 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 77,341 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 73,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 66,380 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 58,235 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,989 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,021 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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A14 GTS is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A14 GTS, 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 A14 GTS registered?

A14 GTS is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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