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B8 KCG

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,424 mi
Last recorded82,424 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 KCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 82,424 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 82,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 74,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OS and NS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OS and NS (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 63,715 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 63,469 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 53,933 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tailgate handle inop (still accessible with key)

Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,887 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,832 miles

2 front tyres low

Pass 12 Mar 2019 31,068 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 25,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,122 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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B8 KCG is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B8 KCG, 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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B8 KCG is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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