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ET15 HWK

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,205 mi
Last recorded118,205 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET15 HWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 118,205 miles

Drivers side front tyre very close to the legal limit 1.8mm

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

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 111,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot has a slight weep of grease

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 103,901 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 103,889 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2022 92,442 miles

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached both side (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2021 85,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 73,334 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,930 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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ET15 HWK is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ET15 HWK, 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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ET15 HWK is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 August 2015.

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