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A3 OMV

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,268 mi
Last recorded72,268 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 72,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 71,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,429 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,299 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 67,299 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,114 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,742 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))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges o/s just legal

Fail 11 Mar 2019 59,742 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges o/s just legal

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,112 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,354 miles

both rear tyres just legal on inner edges

corrosion & wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,040 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,220 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,048 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,198 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,741 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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A3 OMV is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A3 OMV, 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 A3 OMV registered?

A3 OMV is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is A3 OMV safe to buy?

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