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RA14 BCX

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,354 mi
Last recorded115,354 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA14 BCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,354 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 115,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 110,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 110,316 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,848 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 101,916 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Mar 2022 89,632 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 89,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 80,480 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 72,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,882 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,411 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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RA14 BCX is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RA14 BCX, 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 RA14 BCX registered?

RA14 BCX is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 May 2014.

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