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SB63 GBU

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,010 mi
Last recorded107,010 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 GBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 107,010 miles

Nearside side step slight loose

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 107,008 miles

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

Nearside side step slight loose

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 91,334 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 78,092 miles

advise o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded but not affecting brake performance or readings advise to replace

advise o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Fail 23 Mar 2023 78,092 miles

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

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

advise o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded but not affecting brake performance or readings advise to replace

advise o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 21 Apr 2022 71,776 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 71,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 63,940 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 63,940 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,319 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt Twisted

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 52,517 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertray loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,564 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 40,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 27,838 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 27,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 21,693 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SB63 GBU is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SB63 GBU, 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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SB63 GBU is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 January 2014.

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