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J700 VAR

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,623 mi
Last recorded95,623 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 VAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 95,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,756 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 84,991 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,015 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 77,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 71,415 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 63,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,996 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,640 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 47,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has metal screw in tyre tread area (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring light is on but does not flash.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 34,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has metal screw in tyre tread area (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring light is on but does not flash.

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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J700 VAR 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 J700 VAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J700 VAR registered?

J700 VAR is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 March 2015.

Is J700 VAR safe to buy?

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