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AB06 SSS

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,544 mi
Last recorded172,544 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 SSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 172,544 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 155,745 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 155,745 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 167,208 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 149,722 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension parts corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2024 157,233 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 147,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 147,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 147,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2023 150,205 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 144,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 126,098 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 135,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,298 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 130,612 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 130,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 119,342 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 115,248 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 102,331 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 102,331 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,814 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,251 miles

Engine fault light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 83,251 miles

Engine fault light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,932 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,713 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 56,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,675 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 41,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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AB06 SSS is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 58,934 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 AB06 SSS, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB06 SSS is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 June 2014.

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