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BN15 VRC

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,912 mi
Last recorded115,912 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 VRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 115,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 109,670 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 100,757 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,732 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Not able to check rear seat belts as a dog cage is fitted

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,008 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,891 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 46,891 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 41,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 35,703 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

front tyres worn low

lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and perish

nearside rear tyre going out off shape

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2018 25,295 miles

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

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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BN15 VRC is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 BN15 VRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN15 VRC registered?

BN15 VRC is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 March 2015.

Is BN15 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN15 VRC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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