2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · SE54 SMS
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 119,883 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE54 SMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 119,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE54 SMS 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 (SE54 SMS) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 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 (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
SE54 SMS Mileage History
- 19/10/2023101,549 mi
- 07/11/2023101,892 mi+343 mi
- 25/09/2024107,605 mi+5,713 mi
- 22/09/2025112,789 mi+5,184 mi
- 23/09/2026119,883 mi+7,094 mi
Average of roughly 6,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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