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L12 CYW

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 CYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 110,015 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 110,014 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,898 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,949 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 72,946 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH MAIN WISHBONE BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,716 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSHES BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 68,716 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE BUSHES BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,059 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,351 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 44,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,365 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 24,813 miles

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

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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L12 CYW is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L12 CYW, 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 L12 CYW registered?

L12 CYW is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is L12 CYW safe to buy?

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