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AY14 YJV

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,507 mi
Last recorded161,507 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 YJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 161,507 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 161,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached DO NOT DRIVE !! (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2024 153,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 153,066 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2023 142,855 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 142,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,718 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 124,547 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 124,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,300 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 116,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 103,710 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 93,191 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,889 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 72,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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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AY14 YJV is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY14 YJV, 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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AY14 YJV is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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