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BG13 BFA

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,199 mi
Last recorded88,199 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan64,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 BFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 88,199 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,571 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 74,434 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 65,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 60,194 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 60,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 54,652 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 54,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 50,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 47,839 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 47,839 miles

Sound deadening material insecure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 42,567 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,580 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 37,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' have removed air fresheners (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,558 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,015 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge

Propshaft universal joint worn mounting bush at transfer box ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 27,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge

Propshaft universal joint worn mounting bush at transfer box ()

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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BG13 BFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 64,934 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 BG13 BFA, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG13 BFA is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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