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SFZ 3916

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,344 mi
Last recorded103,344 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 3916
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 103,344 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 90,627 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,484 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 75,925 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,902 miles

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

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,125 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,958 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 45,959 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 12,145 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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SFZ 3916 is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFZ 3916, 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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What year was SFZ 3916 registered?

SFZ 3916 is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 April 2014.

Is SFZ 3916 safe to buy?

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