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SW14 LGA

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,475 mi
Last recorded75,475 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 LGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 75,475 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 75,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 64,268 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items

Fail 22 Jul 2025 64,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

engine and under vehicle covers fitted restricts view of test items

Pass 12 Aug 2024 45,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 41,820 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 37,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 34,727 miles

timing belt due replacement every 4 years,no records in service book history

Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jun 2020 31,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 May 2019 27,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 21,759 miles

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

front tyres cracking and perishing and wearing on outside edge

Pass 30 May 2017 15,697 miles

both front wishbone (rear) bushes starting to split

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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SW14 LGA is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 SW14 LGA, 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 SW14 LGA registered?

SW14 LGA is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 June 2014.

Is SW14 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW14 LGA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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