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M50 APC

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,073 mi
Last recorded51,073 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 APC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 51,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 47,053 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 42,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 38,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 34,280 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 34,139 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,816 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly cracking on the outer side wall

Pass 26 Aug 2020 27,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,641 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 17,988 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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M50 APC is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M50 APC, 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 M50 APC registered?

M50 APC is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is M50 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 APC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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