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F9 LJA

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,910 mi
Last recorded151,910 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 LJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 151,910 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 122,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres have uneven wear/misshaped

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2023 108,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,688 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 106,602 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective 2nd catch seized (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,232 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,832 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre Worn on inner edge, worn close to the wear bars, cracked and perished.

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,949 miles

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

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

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Pass 18 Dec 2017 34,493 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 34,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F9 LJA is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 F9 LJA, 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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F9 LJA is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 February 2015.

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