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Y5 FEV

2003 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,191 mi
Last recorded202,191 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 FEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 202,191 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2025 98,126 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 184,231 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,898 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 12 Feb 2024 162,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,086 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,730 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 51,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 145,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,707 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 46,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 141,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat and seat belt not checked due to door not opening

Fail 15 Oct 2020 141,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear seat and seat belt not checked due to door not opening

Pass 31 Mar 2020 42,671 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 137,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 36,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 36,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 132,912 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 132,912 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 29,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,917 miles

Central Front Auxiliary belt is broken only half on.

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer bush split/loose. (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Damage is above line of sight. (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 127,914 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Front Auxiliary belt is broken only half on.

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer bush split/loose. (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Damage is above line of sight. (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 119,898 miles

Offside Front slight dulling on headlamp outer lens, with slight reduced light output

Fail 12 Oct 2016 119,898 miles

Offside Front slight dulling on headlamp outer lens, with slight reduced light output

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 112,609 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 104,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear number plate starting to deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Possible exhaust blow at front of exhaust near down pipe. it sounds very throaty when revving up the engine.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 97,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

signs of eavy oil leak found on undertray

Pass 15 Oct 2010 89,604 miles

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

signs of heavy oil leak on belly pan

Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,802 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 75,300 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 68,165 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 68,165 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 59,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y5 FEV is a 2003 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y5 FEV, 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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Y5 FEV is a 2003 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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