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J16 BYE

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,362 mi
Last recorded37,362 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan33,900 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 BYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 37,362 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 68,416 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 29,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 53,727 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 9 Jan 2024 23,054 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 41,481 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 15,752 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 26,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 26,085 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 22,354 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 22,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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J16 BYE is a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 33,900 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 J16 BYE, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J16 BYE registered?

J16 BYE is a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 February 2020.

Is J16 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 BYE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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