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L1 LAX

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,949 mi
Last recorded68,949 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 LAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 68,949 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 61,526 miles

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

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

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

Reversing light not working nearside but working offside

Fail 6 Feb 2025 61,526 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Reversing light not working nearside but working offside

Pass 26 Jan 2024 53,155 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 47,982 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 47,982 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/55/17 103 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 28,741 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,202 miles

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

Nearside Front door has play when open, not likely to fall off

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

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

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

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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L1 LAX is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L1 LAX, 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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L1 LAX is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 14 May 2015.

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