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160D979

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,051 mi
Last recorded45,051 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan37,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D979
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2019
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 45,051 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 40,263 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 38,339 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 38,308 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and nearside kick-up point wrong side (left hand drive vehicle ) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working rear fog lamp not working (left hand drive vehicle) (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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160D979 is a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 37,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 160D979, 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 7 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 160D979 registered?

160D979 is a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 6 December 2019.

Is 160D979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D979 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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