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SM14 HJE

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,960 mi
Last recorded47,960 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 HJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 47,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 45,699 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 45,670 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 40,766 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jul 2023 36,155 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,738 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jul 2021 26,120 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

lower engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2020 21,790 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

lower engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,731 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 14,152 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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

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

Under body trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Jul 2017 10,186 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 HJE is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJE, 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 HJE registered?

SM14 HJE is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is SM14 HJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM14 HJE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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