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SP14 XMJ

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,144 mi
Last recorded100,144 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 XMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 100,144 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 100,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom Arm Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom Arm Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured Spring Coming Through Bottom Arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 92,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 82,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 82,007 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,348 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 72,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,033 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,976 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 57,974 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,326 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 33,324 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,188 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 29,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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SP14 XMJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP14 XMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP14 XMJ registered?

SP14 XMJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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