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A19 BHW

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,355 mi
Last recorded147,355 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 BHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 147,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded at rear end

Pass 15 Aug 2025 138,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion at rear end

Pass 23 Aug 2024 128,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress in headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 118,331 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 118,331 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Sleeve clamp corroded / broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 108,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 108,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 99,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Also casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges 235/50/18

Rear shocker shrouds insecure and bumpstops damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2021 99,574 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Also casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges 235/50/18

Rear shocker shrouds insecure and bumpstops damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,181 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 92,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,145 miles

Nearside Rear dust cover deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 75,135 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,200 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,476 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,376 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,877 miles

Nail in offside rear 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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A19 BHW is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A19 BHW, 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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A19 BHW is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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