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FG14 BAU

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,045 mi
Last recorded88,045 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG14 BAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 88,045 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 81,404 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 78,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 70,106 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front SLIGHT PLAY TRACKROD ARM INNER JOINT

Pass 7 Dec 2022 61,005 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front DOOR SLIGHT PLAY ON HINGE

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 61,005 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front DOOR SLIGHT PLAY ON HINGE

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 53,334 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TTRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 46,234 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Nov 2019 37,406 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 31,891 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 31,891 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 23,440 miles

engine covers+undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2017 15,871 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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FG14 BAU 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 FG14 BAU, 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 FG14 BAU registered?

FG14 BAU is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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