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AP63 BBJ

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,361 mi
Last recorded132,361 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP63 BBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 132,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on back side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on back side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 131,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 128,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,866 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 126,866 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 124,723 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Feb 2022 124,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 119,106 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 116,416 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,288 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 99,287 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,181 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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AP63 BBJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP63 BBJ, 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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AP63 BBJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 January 2014.

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