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BK09 LSF

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,618 mi
Last recorded164,618 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 LSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 164,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 164,595 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 157,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 149,493 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre not leaking ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 149,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre not leaking ()

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

Pass 23 May 2019 138,206 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 131,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 9 May 2017 123,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 8 May 2017 123,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 215/65r16h (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 10 May 2016 116,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 19 May 2015 109,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 105,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 101,447 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 95,353 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 LSF is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LSF, 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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What year was BK09 LSF registered?

BK09 LSF is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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