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SM14 GBX

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,064 mi
Last recorded116,064 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 GBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 116,064 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 116,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 108,678 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened look pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2024 97,562 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,794 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 55,083 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 55,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,634 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted, restricting view of some testable items.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 30,103 miles

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

Nearside Front console bush split, can still function as intended.

Offside Front console bush split, can still function as intended.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 22,799 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 GBX is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GBX, 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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SM14 GBX is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 June 2014.

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