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1451 FM

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,861 mi
Last recorded96,861 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan50,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1451 FM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 96,861 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 75,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 73,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Noisy.

Offside Rear Brake Noisy.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 42,188 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 29,897 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 29,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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1451 FM is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 50,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1451 FM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1451 FM registered?

1451 FM is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is 1451 FM safe to buy?

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