2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · RK09 TFN
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 165,870 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK09 TFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 165,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK09 TFN 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 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (RK09 TFN) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
RK09 TFN Mileage History
- 19/06/2023141,757 mi
- 28/06/2024150,786 mi+9,029 mi
- 19/06/2025159,067 mi+8,281 mi
- 25/06/2026165,866 mi+6,799 mi
- 25/06/2026165,870 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,992 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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