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A5 GSD

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,343 mi
Last recorded88,343 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 88,343 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 84,561 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 77,500 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 77,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,478 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 69,445 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 61,165 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 61,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235...50..18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,617 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 46,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, centre tread area, worn down close to wear markers. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 35,943 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,322 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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A5 GSD is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 GSD, 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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A5 GSD is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 February 2015.

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