2014 Volkswagen Tiguan · 52,691 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2014 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 Tiguan years (52,691 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 21.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 74,086
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 52,691
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 10.2% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.2%
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics4%
- Brakes3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.71%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.32%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.32%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.24%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.16%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.34%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.94%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.83%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.71%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 Tiguan years (52,691 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.71% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.32% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 74,086 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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