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BJ58 VYE

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

239,963 mi
Last recorded239,963 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 239,963 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 218,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 189,424 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 164,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 152,583 miles

Brake fluid very dirty

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

NSR seat belt & center rear belt not checked due to seat folded down

Smoke level was to low to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 152,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid very dirty

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

NSR seat belt & center rear belt not checked due to seat folded down

Smoke level was to low to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Feb 2021 132,721 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 132,721 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 120,349 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 120,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,560 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,561 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 92,702 miles

no emissions read out due to low smoke output

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,934 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BJ58 VYE is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 82,752 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 BJ58 VYE, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ58 VYE is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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