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DG15 UJN

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,969 mi
Last recorded170,969 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG15 UJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 170,969 miles

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

Front disc backing plates corroded/missing

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape on inner 235/50/18

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn low and wearing out of shape on inner 235/50/18

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 150,628 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Front disc backing plates corroded/missing

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 150,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front disc backing plates corroded/missing

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 130,436 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 130,433 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also bald on inner edge and perished 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge and slightly perished 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,619 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 87,312 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 87,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 64,603 miles

All tyres worn low on inner edges and slightly perished 235/50/18

Pass 18 Mar 2020 53,629 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 32,446 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 15,462 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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DG15 UJN 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 DG15 UJN, 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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DG15 UJN is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 March 2015.

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