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A16 UAN

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,226 mi
Last recorded83,226 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 UAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 83,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jan 2026 83,226 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,174 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 77,174 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 70,759 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,106 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,666 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,739 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,638 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 47,589 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 38,146 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 38,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,372 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 34,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2014 30,008 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,328 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 23,465 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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A16 UAN is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A16 UAN, 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 A16 UAN registered?

A16 UAN is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is A16 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 UAN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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