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HW14 KTJ

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,217 mi
Last recorded72,217 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW14 KTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,217 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both drive shafts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 72,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both drive shafts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 69,362 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,739 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 59,073 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished and getting low on tread 235/55/17v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,646 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 48,646 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Zero emissions

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,341 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

zero emissions

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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HW14 KTJ 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 HW14 KTJ, 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 HW14 KTJ registered?

HW14 KTJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 August 2014.

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