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MC15 UYD

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,271 mi
Last recorded173,271 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC15 UYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 173,271 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 165,200 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 165,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 158,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rusty and bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rusty and bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 158,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rusty and bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rusty and bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 141,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2022 121,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp on low pressure

Fail 29 Jul 2022 121,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp on low pressure

Pass 16 Jul 2021 101,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower arm (rear) bushes perishing

slight scratch on o/s of windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2021 101,117 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower arm (rear) bushes perishing

slight scratch on o/s of windscreen

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 84,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,516 miles

both rear tyres stepping

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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MC15 UYD is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MC15 UYD, 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 MC15 UYD registered?

MC15 UYD is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 August 2015.

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