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R21 GHB

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests37 (25 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

105,466 mi
Last recorded105,466 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 GHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 105,466 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 105,466 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 171,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 165,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 76,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 160,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 160,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,712 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 63,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 156,460 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both right hand seat belt stalk covers missing but still work as intended

Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,436 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 63,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 150,765 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both O/S seat belt stalk surrounds missing but still work as intended

brake judder felt on light application from front brakes

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,835 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 62,834 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,945 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 147,940 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 57,160 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,458 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 143,457 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 45,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 140,438 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 140,435 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 135,162 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 135,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort electronic park brake not working (3.7.B.6a)

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,618 miles

hill descent light on

passenger airbag switched permantly switched off

Fail 23 Apr 2015 129,618 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 129,590 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 129,590 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2012 115,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 115,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,579 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2010 84,568 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,331 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 49,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R21 GHB is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 R21 GHB, 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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R21 GHB is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 May 2014.

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