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GJ14 XRL

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,865 mi
Last recorded81,865 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 XRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 81,865 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,376 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 72,376 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,339 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 59,656 miles

Wet Test

Pass 11 Jan 2022 55,156 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 50,642 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

frt & rear discs corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2019 45,395 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 45,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,728 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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GJ14 XRL is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ14 XRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ14 XRL registered?

GJ14 XRL is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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