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R40 SNR

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,892 mi
Last recorded61,892 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 61,892 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 2 Oct 2024 56,038 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 50,036 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 50,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 43,182 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 37,200 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 37,198 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 33,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 28,309 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2018 20,383 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 19,146 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 15,062 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 SNR is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R40 SNR, 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 SNR registered?

R40 SNR is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 April 2014.

Is R40 SNR safe to buy?

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