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P40 LWR

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,233 mi
Last recorded97,233 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 LWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 97,233 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 97,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 90,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 82,988 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 82,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements LETTER SPACING (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 75,850 miles

Fuel flap difficult to open

Fail 20 Feb 2023 75,850 miles

Fuel flap difficult to open

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,631 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,796 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam / phone holder ()

engine cover fitted

front wipers smearing slightly

under tray's fitted

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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P40 LWR 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 76.9%.

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 P40 LWR, 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 P40 LWR registered?

P40 LWR is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is P40 LWR safe to buy?

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