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R40 WOL

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,782 mi
Last recorded148,782 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 WOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 148,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 136,038 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 136,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 133,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 123,655 miles

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

Offside Front inner cv boot leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2023 123,655 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front arm bushes rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner cv boot leaking

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Apr 2022 112,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 105,521 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 77,407 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 WOL is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WOL, 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 WOL registered?

R40 WOL is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is R40 WOL safe to buy?

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