Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 (2009)
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140
CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Tiguan SE TDI 140 passes its MOT on the first attempt 80.3% of the time, essentially matching the UK average of 80%—a solid result for a 15-year-old diesel SUV. Importantly, none of the 129 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't a concern with this model.
At 125,000 miles median, these Tiguans show typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging just 1.15 failures per test, suggesting the core mechanicals hold up reasonably well. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the gearbox and suspension components—common weak points on this generation—but the absence of dangerous defects and low failure count mean you're not buying into a lemon batch.
What to check before buying a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 vehicles fall between 105,497 and 142,801 miles.
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE TDI 140 — Still on the Road
75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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