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A16 PFR

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,015 mi
Last recorded45,015 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan34,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 45,015 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 45,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2554020 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 31,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 22,922 miles

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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A16 PFR is a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 34,200 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 A16 PFR, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 PFR registered?

A16 PFR is a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 January 2021.

Is A16 PFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 PFR 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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