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GF14 FMJ

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,684 mi
Last recorded160,684 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF14 FMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 160,684 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 132,254 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 130,042 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 125,455 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 125,455 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,914 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,012 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering joints has slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2021 106,012 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

steering joints has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,185 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 95,550 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to near side and off side rear seats

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup mounted device in swept area of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres have perish cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to near side and off side rear seats

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Suction cup mounted device in swept area of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres have perish cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,272 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 76,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GF14 FMJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF14 FMJ, 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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GF14 FMJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 April 2014.

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