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DBZ 971

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,643 mi
Last recorded16,643 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan28,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 971
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2023
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 16,643 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 113,635 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 106,688 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 99,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,110 miles

exhaust flange corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2021 73,810 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 68,503 miles

Nearside Front shocky damper cover split

Offside Front shocky damper cover split

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,094 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,092 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 52,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front shocky damper cover split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear shocky damper cover split

Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,947 miles

Nearside Front shocky damper cover split

Offside Front shocky damper cover split

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,253 miles

nearside offside front shocky damper covers split

some shoulder wear nearside offside front tyres

Fail 8 Jan 2015 30,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 22,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DBZ 971 is a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 28,028 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 DBZ 971, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DBZ 971?

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What year was DBZ 971 registered?

DBZ 971 is a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 April 2023.

Is DBZ 971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBZ 971 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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