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C15 SYJ

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,178 mi
Last recorded147,178 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 SYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 147,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 138,988 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Nearside Front Outer inner driveshaft gaiter clip broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2024 138,988 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Nearside Front Outer inner driveshaft gaiter clip broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2023 114,359 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,583 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 91,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,486 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,122 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 63,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 55,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2019 55,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2018 39,347 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,822 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres slightly feathered

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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C15 SYJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 58,934 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 C15 SYJ, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C15 SYJ registered?

C15 SYJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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