2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · SW51 MCD
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 153,873 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW51 MCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 153,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW51 MCD Mileage History
- 10/07/2024142,303 mi
- 18/07/2025149,103 mi+6,800 mi
- 18/07/2025149,103 mi
- 08/07/2026153,862 mi+4,759 mi
- 13/07/2026153,873 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 5,763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW51 MCD 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 (SW51 MCD) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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