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DS15 BKU

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,683 mi
Last recorded84,683 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS15 BKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 84,683 miles

Central Rear rear prop shaft bearing rubber safety collar starting to split away

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 84,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened corroding and splitting near spring base (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened corroding and holed at spring base (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear rear prop shaft bearing rubber safety collar starting to split away

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 81,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 77,032 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 66,802 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 66,802 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 53,835 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 48,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

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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DS15 BKU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS15 BKU, 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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What year was DS15 BKU registered?

DS15 BKU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 May 2015.

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