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AD59 DXM

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 DXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,564 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 98,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 95,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,677 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 72,105 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 72,100 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,708 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 67,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 61,389 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 61,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 56,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 53,378 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 46,707 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 46,325 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,821 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 31,208 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,208 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,742 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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AD59 DXM is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD59 DXM, 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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AD59 DXM is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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