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LA57 EFF

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,417 mi
Last recorded155,417 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA57 EFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 155,417 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 150,916 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 147,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 147,703 miles

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

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

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 both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 138,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 127,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 112,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 103,204 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 103,204 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,989 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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LA57 EFF is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA57 EFF, 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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LA57 EFF is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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