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R3 BDF

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,461 mi
Last recorded101,461 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 BDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 101,461 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 101,458 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rerar bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 94,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 85,300 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 76,122 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,143 miles

Nearside Rear tyre thorns in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

amber tyre pressure light on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [REAR BUSH!] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [REAR BUSH ]! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 49,289 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,788 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service light on.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 30,124 miles

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

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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R3 BDF is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R3 BDF, 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 R3 BDF registered?

R3 BDF is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 November 2014.

Is R3 BDF safe to buy?

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