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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4L Petrol · DG09 PXK

DG09 PXK

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 85,340 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2023.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Year / Origin
2009 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Nov 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,340 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Nov 2023
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1390cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Volkswagen Tiguan presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 9 November 2022 at 85,340 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults. The vehicle cleared every successful test without noted wear on suspension, brakes, or structure. Mileage sits low for a 2009 registration at 85,340 miles, averaging roughly 5,020 miles per year. The record shows gentle accumulation: 80,043 miles on 9 November 2020, 81,919 miles on 3 November 2021, and 85,340 miles by the final 2022 test. Two failed entries on 6 November 2020 and 4 November 2022 list no defects, implying administrative or presentational issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of neglect but equally no deep insight into consumable condition. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of corrosion on sills and subframes, given the car's seventeen years. Check suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing from long static periods. Verify brake disc thickness and calliper operation after low-use storage. Confirm the tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions match road use before purchase. The absent advisories mean no urgent red flags, yet age-related wear unseen by MOT testers remains plausible on this low-mileage Tiguan.
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DG09 PXK Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2022
  • 85,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DG09 PXK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (DG09 PXK) between November 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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DG09 PXK Mileage History

  1. 03/11/202181,919 mi
  2. 04/11/202285,338 mi+3,419 mi
  3. 09/11/202285,340 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 3,368 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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