2013 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · H21 TAV
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 98,306 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H21 TAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 98,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H21 TAV 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 (H21 TAV) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
H21 TAV Mileage History
- 28/02/202371,824 mi
- 28/02/202371,824 mi
- 09/01/202477,942 mi+6,118 mi
- 11/01/202586,142 mi+8,200 mi
- 13/01/202698,306 mi+12,164 mi
Average of roughly 9,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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