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S26 FXY

2005 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

89,204 mi
Last recorded89,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan102,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 FXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,204 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 60,666 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog seat fitted ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog seat fitted ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 60,664 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog seat fitted ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog seat fitted ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 89,167 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step mounts rusted and holed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under sill rusted and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filler pipe is rusted and porus. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Top of rear wheel arch is rusted and holed within 30 cm of seat mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near N/S trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount rusted and holed on chassis behind rear wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body is rusted and holed around N/S rear undersill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body rusted and holed around body mount. Behind rear wheel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step mounts are rusted and holed. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor around body mount rusted and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Undersill rusted and holed near O/S trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor around body mount rusted and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Many areas of the under body are rusted but not yet weak.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near top of N/S shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near top of O/S shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms to rear axle are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,971 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 38,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,519 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 68,354 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 33,555 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 33,555 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,930 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 63,930 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,875 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,252 miles

Fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components.

Fail 21 Mar 2019 57,252 miles

Fuel pipes corroded but not leaking.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension components.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 25,169 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,031 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 19,900 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,212 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,955 miles

rust on chassis all lover

Fail 17 Mar 2016 52,955 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rust on chassis all lover

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,029 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,158 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 48,152 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,841 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,693 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,691 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,725 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,489 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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S26 FXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 102,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S26 FXY, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S26 FXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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