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BJ59 DVF

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,993 mi
Last recorded177,993 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 DVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 177,993 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 177,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 135,815 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 135,813 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 99,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 99,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 67,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,901 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges are slightly out of shape

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 60,901 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges are slightly out of shape

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,535 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,303 miles

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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BJ59 DVF is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BJ59 DVF, 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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BJ59 DVF is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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