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SA14 FRL

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA14 FRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 72,912 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 68,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 64,431 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 64,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 55,178 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 45,078 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 36,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 28,052 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 21,258 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting too crack.215/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 21,258 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both faces pitted and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting too crack.215/65r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 19,240 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 13,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SA14 FRL is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 SA14 FRL, 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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SA14 FRL is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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