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FY65 ZGB

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,774 mi
Last recorded97,774 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 ZGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 97,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Both Edges, Outer Sidewall Perished, Tread Depth 4.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Smooth Inner Edge, Tread Depth 4.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 91,424 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting to Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Inner Edge, Tread Depth 4.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge, Tread Depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted Preventing Inspection of Components

Pass 5 Sep 2023 77,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone, rear bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 5 Sep 2023 77,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside wishbone, rear bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underfloor covers and engine under trays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,710 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,240 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,219 miles

engine undertrays and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 49,020 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and various small cuts 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3.5mm 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,062 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 40,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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FY65 ZGB 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 FY65 ZGB, 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 FY65 ZGB registered?

FY65 ZGB is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 November 2015.

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