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T21 AEA

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,485 mi
Last recorded99,485 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 AEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 99,485 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Fail 13 Feb 2026 99,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,674 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 89,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 80,437 miles

Nearside Rear isofix car seat fitted

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,863 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 70,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 64,727 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 64,723 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,993 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,304 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,951 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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T21 AEA is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T21 AEA, 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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T21 AEA is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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