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WM53 NDS

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,462 mi
Last recorded119,462 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 119,462 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 103,864 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 107,987 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 97,084 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,188 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 89,188 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,067 miles

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

Rear seat belts not checked dog covers fitted

full under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,619 miles

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

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Fail 13 Oct 2021 70,619 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,608 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,568 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 50,796 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 50,334 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 45,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 30,885 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,914 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 40,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2017 20,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,386 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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WM53 NDS is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WM53 NDS, 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 WM53 NDS registered?

WM53 NDS is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 October 2014.

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