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TE55 BSC

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,623 mi
Last recorded97,623 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTE55 BSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 97,623 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2024 87,992 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 87,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,345 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 76,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 66,057 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 66,057 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,561 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 49,858 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,012 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,389 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,284 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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TE55 BSC is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TE55 BSC, 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 TE55 BSC registered?

TE55 BSC is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 July 2014.

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