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R40 AYA

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,769 mi
Last recorded104,769 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 AYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 104,769 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 104,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,548 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2022 69,989 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,354 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 57,404 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 45,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 35,458 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2017 20,898 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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R40 AYA is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R40 AYA, 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 R40 AYA registered?

R40 AYA is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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