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FM14 AZU

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,652 mi
Last recorded147,652 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM14 AZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 147,652 miles

Offside Rear lens damaged

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 147,036 miles

Service brake excessively binding offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Front suspension arms [rear bushes] slightly deteriorated both sides

Rear suspension arms corroded both sides

Pass 1 Nov 2024 123,023 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 123,023 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,643 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 104,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,537 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake overall effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 77,505 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light OSR fog lamp lens broken, showing white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected OSR fog lamp lens broken, showing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre uneven wear pattern inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn to 2mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear service brake overall effort low (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 May 2019 58,368 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components.

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 58,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 47,610 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Worn uneven. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FM14 AZU is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM14 AZU, 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 FM14 AZU registered?

FM14 AZU is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 August 2014.

Is FM14 AZU safe to buy?

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