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BJ59 FVH

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,591 mi
Last recorded129,591 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 FVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 129,591 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 123,944 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 123,944 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 113,888 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 112,885 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 105,610 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 105,610 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,565 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 99,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

offside front fog light lens broken

offside rear drive shaft corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2019 99,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

offside front fog light lens broken

offside rear drive shaft corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 94,839 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,668 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fog light lens broken

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2017 88,668 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fog light lens broken

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,104 miles

Front number plate carcked

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,892 miles

Smokemeter unable to detect a reading

Fail 11 Sep 2014 66,892 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Smokemeter unable to detect a reading

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,842 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 FVH is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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