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PO14 YCJ

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,291 mi
Last recorded235,291 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO14 YCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 235,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Pass 13 Nov 2024 218,426 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Fail 12 Nov 2024 218,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Pass 30 Oct 2023 199,448 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Fail 27 Oct 2023 199,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Pass 18 Oct 2022 181,027 miles

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Fail 14 Oct 2022 181,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Pass 20 Oct 2021 158,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 128,436 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,916 miles

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Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 51,362 miles

Front Engine cover fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

Front Under tray fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

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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PO14 YCJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PO14 YCJ, 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 PO14 YCJ registered?

PO14 YCJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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