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WS05 TAN

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,486 mi
Last recorded86,486 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS05 TAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 86,486 miles

Drivers seat has some rock in it, but structure seems ok and not moving inadvertently

Drivers seat has some rock in it, but structure seems ok and not moving inadvertently

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tow bar hitch and electrics not accessible as the cover fasteners are seized

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,955 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers seat has some rock in it, but structure seems ok and not moving inadvertently

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Load bearing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Load bearing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tow bar hitch and electrics not accessible as the cover fasteners are stuck

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 72,076 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drivers seat has some play, but structure seems ok and not moving inadvertently

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted,

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar hitch and electrics not accessible as the cover fasteners are stuck

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,898 miles

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring teastble items

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar/electric socket etc not accessible at time (covers stuck)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,219 miles

Engine bay and under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Towbar/electric socket etc not accessible at time (covers stuck)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 56,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and engine bay covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2020 49,836 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 49,836 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 42,183 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 42,139 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 32,726 miles

Drivers seat has slight movement

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 32,726 miles

Drivers seat has slight movement

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,359 miles

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

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

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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WS05 TAN is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WS05 TAN, 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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WS05 TAN is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 February 2014.

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