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FA15 TGK

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 TGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 87,455 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 87,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 78,682 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,044 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2023 59,939 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Jul 2023 59,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2022 53,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,731 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 38,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush separated from inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush separated from inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 31,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & outer faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & outer faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 25,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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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FA15 TGK is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FA15 TGK, 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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FA15 TGK is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 July 2015.

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