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BG13 XRC

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,180 mi
Last recorded88,180 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan64,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 XRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 88,180 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 88,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 84,226 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 84,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,849 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 78,098 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 74,721 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 72,277 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 69,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 67,491 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,576 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 60,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XRC is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRC, 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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What year was BG13 XRC registered?

BG13 XRC is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is BG13 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 XRC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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