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M23 TPM

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

127,274 mi
Last recorded127,274 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 TPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 127,274 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 59,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 116,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 116,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 47,506 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 47,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 105,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In side edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 105,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear pivot bush breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear pivot bhush breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In side edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 39,103 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 97,423 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 36,176 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,743 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,855 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 92,979 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,089 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 24,621 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,594 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,751 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 86,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 21,184 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,480 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,475 miles

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

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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M23 TPM is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M23 TPM, 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 M23 TPM registered?

M23 TPM is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 November 2015.

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