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WK14 SWJ

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,687 mi
Last recorded141,687 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK14 SWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 141,687 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 134,713 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 124,747 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 108,744 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 74,892 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 74,890 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 57,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,534 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 41,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,080 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Bridgestone 215/65R16 2 - 3 - 2.5 mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 215/65R16 3.5 - 6 - 4 mm

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

Offside Front Tyre Bridgestone 215/65R16 2 - 3.5 - 2 mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 215/65R16 5 - 6 - 4 mm

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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WK14 SWJ 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 83.3%.

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 WK14 SWJ, 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 WK14 SWJ registered?

WK14 SWJ is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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