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BJ59 RXV

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,455 mi
Last recorded151,455 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 151,455 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2024 147,063 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2023 137,362 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 126,434 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2021 113,913 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 108,767 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s +n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear shocker dust cover insercure

Pass 2 Apr 2019 97,930 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 93,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 93,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear busg (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 87,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear busg (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,222 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,609 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,313 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 29,601 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 RXV is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ59 RXV, 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 RXV is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 October 2009.

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