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LJ15 XTL

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,126 mi
Last recorded98,126 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ15 XTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 98,126 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,898 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,547 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,086 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,730 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 51,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 46,707 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 46,694 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 42,671 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 36,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 36,149 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 29,897 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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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LJ15 XTL 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 LJ15 XTL, 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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What year was LJ15 XTL registered?

LJ15 XTL is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is LJ15 XTL safe to buy?

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