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RX14 LMY

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,002 mi
Last recorded135,002 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX14 LMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 135,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 135,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth / to limit aroun inside. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth / to limit around inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 124,888 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , at rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres. Marginal pass. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 124,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms , at rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres. Marginal pass. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 115,665 miles

bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 4 Jul 2023 105,097 miles

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

bonnet secondary catch stiff.

Fail 3 Jul 2023 105,093 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to pull out (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

bonnet secondary catch stiff.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 94,462 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 94,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,644 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2021 85,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,839 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 77,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,439 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 65,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 54,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 54,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RX14 LMY is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RX14 LMY, 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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RX14 LMY is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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