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RFZ 4285

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,166 mi
Last recorded72,166 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 4285
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 72,166 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,667 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 65,241 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 65,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,383 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,072 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 61,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,004 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,411 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,651 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 55,441 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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RFZ 4285 is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 RFZ 4285, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RFZ 4285 registered?

RFZ 4285 is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 February 2014.

Is RFZ 4285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFZ 4285 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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