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MJ15 XEN

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,391 mi
Last recorded131,391 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ15 XEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 131,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 131,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55R17 103W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened cradle arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 123,128 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 123,128 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2024 115,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 107,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 101,132 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 100,987 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,912 miles

both rear tyres stepping on inner edge and low 235/55/17

Fail 24 Jun 2021 92,912 miles

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

both rear tyres stepping on inner edge and low 235/55/17

Pass 26 Jun 2020 79,804 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 79,804 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 65,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 48,579 miles

Nearside Front CONSOLE BUSH LIGHTLY SPLIT

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED INNER EDGE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED INNER EDGE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN UNEVEN INNER EDGE

Offside Front CONSOLE BUSH LIGHTLY SPLIT

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED INNER EDGE (3.5.1i)

TYRE WORN UNEVEN INNER EDGE

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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MJ15 XEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ15 XEN, 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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MJ15 XEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 May 2015.

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