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VW51 LEA

2004 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests39 (25 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate64.1%

Mileage

66,512 mi
Last recorded66,512 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Tiguan102,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW51 LEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

25 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 66,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 191,702 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 191,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 54,611 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 168,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 43,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 162,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 162,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 36,239 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 36,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 156,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2022 156,765 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2022 34,134 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 152,828 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 29,117 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 152,828 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 29,117 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 147,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 147,848 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 141,102 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 141,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 134,655 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 134,655 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 128,534 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 128,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 123,274 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,672 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 114,672 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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 15 May 2014 107,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 102,954 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 97,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 92,774 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 92,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,008 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 88,004 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 78,067 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 68,728 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 68,721 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VW51 LEA is a 2004 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.1%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 102,365 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 VW51 LEA, 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 22 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VW51 LEA is a 2004 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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