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A21 ELT

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,161 mi
Last recorded107,161 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan50,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 ELT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 107,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 96,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 87,508 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 78,846 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2022 69,264 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 59,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 53,912 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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A21 ELT is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A21 ELT, 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 A21 ELT registered?

A21 ELT is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is A21 ELT safe to buy?

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