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SL14 YFB

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,157 mi
Last recorded140,157 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 YFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 140,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 140,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 123,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 107,279 miles

Offside Front Heat shield loose and rubbing on drive shaft.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 107,279 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Heat shield loose and rubbing on drive shaft.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,323 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 62,157 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 61,848 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

roughness in n/s/f top mount bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2020 44,607 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Undertrays/trims fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 44,607 miles

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

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Undertrays/trims fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 26,836 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 23,813 miles

rear lamps obscured slightly with melt marks

Fail 4 May 2018 23,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear lamps obscured slightly with melt marks

Pass 24 May 2017 18,050 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output n/s/r inner and o/s/r inner and outer (1.1.A.3d)

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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SL14 YFB is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL14 YFB, 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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SL14 YFB is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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