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A16 SAM

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,507 mi
Last recorded69,507 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 69,507 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 63,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 57,942 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES - REARWARD BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 51,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush Has Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing Arm Bush Has Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,229 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,580 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 34,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp active at time of test

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,290 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 19,077 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 55,006 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 A16 SAM, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A16 SAM registered?

A16 SAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is A16 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SAM shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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