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AP63 DSU

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,423 mi
Last recorded55,423 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP63 DSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 55,423 miles

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

Nearside Front MacPherson strut top mount creeking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 48,641 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 48,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 48,165 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 48,165 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 43,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,591 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing to wear bars

Pass 20 Apr 2019 37,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 37,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 33,060 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 28,449 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 24,247 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 24,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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AP63 DSU is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AP63 DSU, 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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What year was AP63 DSU registered?

AP63 DSU is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 January 2014.

Is AP63 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP63 DSU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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