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BJ13 BGY

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,568 mi
Last recorded161,568 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan64,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 BGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 161,568 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 153,943 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 153,943 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 144,800 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged chipped and cracked zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft flexible coupling .outer mounting splitting and rattling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

bonnet stick.fixing on slam panel broken

Fail 1 Jun 2022 144,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm .rear mounting block split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged chipped and cracked zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm .rear mounting block splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft flexible coupling .outer mounting splitting and rattling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

bonnet stick.fixing on slam panel broken

Pass 1 Jun 2021 129,227 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged chipped and cracked zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low edges 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low outer edge 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft flexible coupling .outer mounting splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

bonnet stick.fixing on slam panel broken

Fail 31 May 2021 129,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm . rear bush mounting . splitting and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm . rear bush mounting . splitting and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low edges 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low outer edge 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft flexible coupling .outer mounting splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

bonnet stick.fixing on slam panel broken

Pass 18 Jun 2020 122,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 122,822 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 75,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ13 BGY is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ13 BGY, 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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BJ13 BGY is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 April 2013.

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