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H5 MSJ

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,197 mi
Last recorded158,197 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 MSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 158,197 miles

covers restricting inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2026 158,193 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers restricting inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2025 146,701 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 10 Jun 2025 146,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring on top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 135,593 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 31 May 2024 135,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 126,014 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 29 Jun 2023 126,014 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,739 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 29 Jun 2022 116,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened coil spring sits on top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 108,048 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Jun 2020 100,542 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 100,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,032 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

light corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 29 Jun 2018 79,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,682 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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H5 MSJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H5 MSJ, 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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H5 MSJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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