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AD09 YDV

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,299 mi
Last recorded177,299 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 YDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 177,299 miles

Coolant leak cambelt side of engine ()

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly worn

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips, cracked and scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 177,297 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction headlining dropped (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak cambelt side of engine ()

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing slightly worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly worn

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips, cracked and scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 160,389 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped, cracked and surface scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 160,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped, cracked and surface scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 142,351 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 142,349 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 124,257 miles

no emissions test result - too clean

Pass 4 Aug 2021 114,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,946 miles

no exhaust emissions result obtained - emissions too clean

Pass 22 Feb 2019 99,676 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have age cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to obtain emissions reading - too clean

Fail 22 Feb 2019 99,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have age cracks appearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to obtain emissions reading - too clean

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,504 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 78,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 69,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,211 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 47,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD09 YDV is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AD09 YDV, 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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AD09 YDV is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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