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BJ13 ZKF

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,859 mi
Last recorded127,859 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan64,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 ZKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 127,859 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 127,755 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 119,706 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 107,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 92,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Dec 2022 92,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 77,988 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 22,809 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 22,809 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 9,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall deteriorated

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 ZKF is a 2013 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 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 ZKF, 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 ZKF is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 July 2013.

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