2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · GX13 GZB
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 69,709 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX13 GZB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 69,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX13 GZB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan (GX13 GZB) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GX13 GZB Mileage History
- 31/03/202361,227 mi
- 10/04/202464,684 mi+3,457 mi
- 15/04/202464,688 mi+4 mi
- 27/03/202567,399 mi+2,711 mi
- 31/03/202669,709 mi+2,310 mi
Average of roughly 2,826 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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