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AB03 KEB

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,698 mi
Last recorded123,698 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan64,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 KEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 123,698 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 123,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom of spring in seat (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 117,923 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 111,542 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 111,542 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,017 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 99,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 93,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 14 Jul 2021 93,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Aug 2020 88,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 85,152 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded at ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,316 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded at ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 72,316 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded at ends (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on inner and outer egdes (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 33,366 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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AB03 KEB is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 64,934 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 AB03 KEB, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB03 KEB is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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