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YC14 AVM

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,455 mi
Last recorded171,455 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan58,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 AVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 171,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 157,368 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 140,115 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 121,873 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUT ON INNER EDGES.(235-55X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 5 Nov 2022 121,611 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUT ON INNER EDGES.(235-55X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre OSR TYRE HAS NAIL IN INNER SHOULDER AREA. ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES,POSSIBLE TRACKING PROBLEM. (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,102 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2020 85,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 85,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 68,565 miles

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges badly worn and stepped

Fail 19 Apr 2019 68,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges badly worn and stepped

Pass 4 May 2018 53,621 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 9 May 2017 45,225 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 45,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,847 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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YC14 AVM is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC14 AVM, 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 YC14 AVM registered?

YC14 AVM is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 April 2014.

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