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GN16 YXO

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,983 mi
Last recorded92,983 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan50,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 YXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 92,983 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 86,663 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 80,412 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 75,564 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 62,409 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 40,995 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 40,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,026 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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GN16 YXO is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 50,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN16 YXO, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN16 YXO?

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What year was GN16 YXO registered?

GN16 YXO is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is GN16 YXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 YXO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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