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SM14 BXN

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,163 mi
Last recorded95,163 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 BXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,163 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 95,161 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 89,033 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 80,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 72,266 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 60,311 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Control Arm Back Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 60,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Control Arm Back Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 46,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 44,177 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,543 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 31,199 miles

Front both discs corroded on inside

Fail 4 May 2018 31,198 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven disc badly corroded (3.7.B.2)

Front both discs corroded on inside

n/s/r disc slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2017 23,251 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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SM14 BXN is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue 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 SM14 BXN, 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 SM14 BXN registered?

SM14 BXN is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 May 2014.

Is SM14 BXN safe to buy?

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