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A21 LFB

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,417 mi
Last recorded131,417 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 LFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 131,417 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 131,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 94,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 124,617 miles

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

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

Rear tyres both wearing on inner shoulders

Service overdue warning message displaying

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2024 89,604 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 89,603 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 114,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 86,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 106,518 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 78,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 78,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 91,446 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,014 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))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 70,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 87,440 miles

All 4 tyres have stepped tread on inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,948 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 86,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perishing and seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,288 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 73,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,386 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 56,386 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 51,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,501 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 39,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,764 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 30,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LFB is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 A21 LFB, 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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A21 LFB is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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