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A21 MJY

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

119,197 mi
Last recorded119,197 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan50,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 119,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 116,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2025 125,462 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 125,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 102,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 118,113 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 89,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 111,558 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 111,558 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 105,974 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,577 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 92,295 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,626 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,573 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,317 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges of tread

Bulb out warning light on dash intermittently on but all bulbs appear to be working as they should

Pass 6 Jul 2017 68,618 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,404 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 58,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 51,814 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,335 miles

Emissions to clean to trigger.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,588 miles

Emissions to clean to trigger.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to obtain smoke test reading pdf system fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,771 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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A21 MJY is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 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 MJY, 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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A21 MJY is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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