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J25 BLN

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,185 mi
Last recorded98,185 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan64,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 BLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 98,185 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,321 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 122,958 miles

(rear tail gate temperamental in opening)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 122,958 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (side light) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear rubber bush split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (side light) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear rubber bush split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

(rear tail gate temperamental in opening)

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 22 Oct 2024 94,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 116,856 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 116,536 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessive corrosion holed at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber tower (beside fuse box) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened At lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber tower (behind coolant reservior) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,463 miles

High level stop lamp inop

Fail 31 Oct 2023 92,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

High level stop lamp inop

Pass 24 May 2023 111,192 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Chassis legs at rear of vehicle badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 111,192 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut tower within 30cm of strut top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut tower within 30cm of strut top mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to wear bands and also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Chassis legs at rear of vehicle badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,911 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 90,911 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 106,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 100,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 93,688 miles

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

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

Under vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,443 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,208 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,874 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 83,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,177 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,127 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,568 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 76,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,067 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,027 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 59,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Propshaft centre bearing colapsed

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft centre bearing colapsed

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,997 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 47,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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J25 BLN is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 64,934 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 J25 BLN, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J25 BLN is a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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