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AB55 TAJ

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,274 mi
Last recorded85,274 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan33,900 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 TAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 85,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 79,963 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 74,148 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 56,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Dec 2022 56,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AB55 TAJ is a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 33,900 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 AB55 TAJ, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB55 TAJ registered?

AB55 TAJ is a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 January 2020.

Is AB55 TAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB55 TAJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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