Volkswagen Tiguan (2014)
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
CarHunch analysed 15,787 real MOT records for the 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan passes its MOT more often than the UK average—86% first-time pass rate versus 80%—but nearly a third of examples (31.1%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly, both clearing the MOT at around 86–88%.
These Tiguans are running at typical mileage for their age (median 59,186 miles), yet they're racking up 14 advisories per vehicle on average, suggesting wear and maintenance demands accumulate steadily. Budget for suspension, brakes, and lights checks in particular, and have a full service history checked before you buy—the combination of high advisories and that dangerous defect rate means preventative maintenance pays dividends.
What to check before buying a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
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.
- ⚠️ 31.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 15,300 | 86% | 1.62 |
| Petrol (3%) | 487 | 88% | 1.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles fall between 46,689 and 73,840 miles.
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 14,640 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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55.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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53.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.1%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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25.6%
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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25.2%
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
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24.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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