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KR55 JZE

2005 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,568 mi
Last recorded162,568 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan102,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 JZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 162,568 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 162,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge ,close to wear bars and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 157,514 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 157,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r wheel bind, brakes ?

Pass 26 Oct 2023 150,348 miles

General under body corrosion.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undercovers fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2022 144,790 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 144,764 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 138,025 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 132,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 127,505 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 127,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,624 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 108,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,050 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,473 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 40,757 miles

advise, poss diesel spill or leak by diesel filter

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 27,126 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 27,114 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 23,924 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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KR55 JZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 102,334 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 KR55 JZE, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KR55 JZE registered?

KR55 JZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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