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AB53 LEO

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

145,778 mi
Last recorded145,778 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan64,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 LEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 145,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 133,872 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 116,518 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 101,126 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 85,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 63,596 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 52,645 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 52,645 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,213 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust emissions low

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,479 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust emissions very low

Pass 4 Apr 2016 23,486 miles

exhaust emissions very low

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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AB53 LEO is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AB53 LEO, 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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What year was AB53 LEO registered?

AB53 LEO is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 April 2013.

Is AB53 LEO safe to buy?

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