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SN53 UYZ

2003 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,333 mi
Last recorded159,333 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 159,333 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 153,730 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 140,251 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 140,251 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 120,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front coil spring pig tails are broken

Fail 8 Jan 2013 120,755 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front coil spring pig tails are broken

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,848 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 101,848 miles

Lower Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 81,497 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 81,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,426 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 59,426 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,134 miles

E.S.P Warning light staying on

Fuel low warning light on

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,748 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 37,748 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,664 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,553 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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SN53 UYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SN53 UYZ, 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 23 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SN53 UYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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