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VN14 ZWU

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,745 mi
Last recorded155,745 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 ZWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 155,745 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 155,745 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 149,722 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

suspension parts corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 147,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 147,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 147,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2021 126,098 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,298 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 119,342 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 115,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,814 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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VN14 ZWU is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VN14 ZWU, 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 VN14 ZWU registered?

VN14 ZWU is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 June 2014.

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