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PL08 VEL

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,212 mi
Last recorded65,212 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 VEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 65,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 54,082 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 54,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,885 miles

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

Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,947 miles

Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,881 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 36,785 miles

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

Under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,693 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,437 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 21,362 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 16,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 16,245 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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PL08 VEL is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL08 VEL, 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 PL08 VEL registered?

PL08 VEL is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 April 2014.

Is PL08 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 VEL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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