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EF14 HYU

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,927 mi
Last recorded95,927 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 HYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 95,927 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to de-laminate (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front rubber bush deteriorating/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake amber warning on dash but operates effectively

Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,932 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn - inside edges

offside rear suspension trailing arm (front bush) worn/split

Fail 19 Aug 2024 86,797 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone) rear bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone) rear bush worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres becoming worn - inside edges

offside front tyre very worn (close to limit) 2.0mm - recommend replacement

offside rear suspension trailing arm (front bush) worn/split

Pass 1 Sep 2023 81,244 miles

both front suspension arms (wishbone) rear bushes perished/split

Pass 25 Aug 2022 73,603 miles

offside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Fail 24 Aug 2022 73,583 miles

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

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

offside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,688 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 55,688 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 42,446 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 31,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 21,048 miles

both front lower arm rear bush's slightly worn

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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EF14 HYU is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF14 HYU, 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 EF14 HYU registered?

EF14 HYU is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 July 2014.

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