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BK09 GMG

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,100 mi
Last recorded129,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 GMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 129,100 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 121,108 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 121,108 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 104,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 96,849 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,897 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 92,897 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 86,407 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,425 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,176 miles

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)

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)

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 46,149 miles

nearside rear tyre has age related cracks.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 37,759 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,100 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all tyres beggining to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,029 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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BK09 GMG is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BK09 GMG, 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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BK09 GMG is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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