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G3 OTC

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,475 mi
Last recorded52,475 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 OTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 52,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 52,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 48,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 44,526 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 44,524 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 41,364 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 41,363 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 38,564 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 36,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight leak of grease from o/s/f inner driveshaft area

Pass 4 Feb 2020 33,296 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 29,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 25,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,953 miles

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

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

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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G3 OTC is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Beige 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 G3 OTC, 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 G3 OTC registered?

G3 OTC is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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