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55 PMX

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,260 mi
Last recorded60,260 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan50,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 PMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 60,260 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 52,687 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 48,463 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 44,215 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 39,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,097 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 34,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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55 PMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 55 PMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 55 PMX registered?

55 PMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is 55 PMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 PMX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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