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A21 BPD

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,173 mi
Last recorded119,173 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 119,173 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 112,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 112,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,463 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 93,431 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 83,577 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 83,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,386 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 75,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,471 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,936 miles

Nearside 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 24 Nov 2017 56,364 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,547 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2015 43,715 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 43,715 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 37,250 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,668 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,021 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 15,450 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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A21 BPD is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A21 BPD, 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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A21 BPD is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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