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FY15 RFN

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,321 mi
Last recorded162,321 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 RFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 162,321 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 162,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 143,853 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 143,853 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 106,030 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 106,021 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 235/55x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2022 89,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 68,022 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 54,473 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 96,173 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 27,085 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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FY15 RFN is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 FY15 RFN, 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 FY15 RFN registered?

FY15 RFN is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 April 2015.

Is FY15 RFN safe to buy?

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