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LJ59 LOU

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,485 mi
Last recorded82,485 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 LOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 82,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 144,561 miles

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Sep 2024 76,757 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 136,733 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre, worn lower to inside

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

Offside Front Tyre, worn smooth to inside

Pass 16 Jun 2023 125,124 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links weak

Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,699 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 115,406 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush appears slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush appears slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 106,595 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front drop links weak

Fail 10 Jun 2021 106,569 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner tie-rod end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on edges

front drop links weak

Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,237 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 98,441 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 90,658 miles

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

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

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

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

rear prop shaft rubber splitting

Pass 5 Oct 2018 39,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

console bushes cracking but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,757 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 74,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LJ59 LOU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LJ59 LOU, 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 LJ59 LOU registered?

LJ59 LOU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 September 2015.

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