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VK14 UAX

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,933 mi
Last recorded174,933 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 UAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 174,933 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 165,592 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 165,116 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 165,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 162,978 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 158,921 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre tred uneven inner

tpms amber light on

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tred uneven inner

Pass 29 Mar 2021 155,384 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 155,384 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 137,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged electrical connection mount (6.1.6 (a))

slight damage to o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter

Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,115 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 117,622 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VK14 UAX is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 VK14 UAX, 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 VK14 UAX registered?

VK14 UAX is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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