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BN09 CUA

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,076 mi
Last recorded144,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan82,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 CUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 144,076 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 138,385 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp not illuminating correctly. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 132,431 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 120,592 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,243 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 99,665 miles

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,065 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 91,065 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding + WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED (1.2.1 (f))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,951 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 82,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,868 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,904 miles

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,638 miles

n/s tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

propshaft centre support bearing bolts loose & hanging out

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2014 46,265 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

large crack in ns lower part of windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,748 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,704 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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BN09 CUA is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN09 CUA, 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 BN09 CUA registered?

BN09 CUA is a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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