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MR55 MGU

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,494 mi
Last recorded134,494 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 MGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 134,494 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2026 7,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 120,908 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 120,908 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 120,770 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine coolant below minimum level

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm, mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm, mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 105,854 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,207 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 92,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,706 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 80,706 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 70,796 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 63,917 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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MR55 MGU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MR55 MGU, 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 MR55 MGU registered?

MR55 MGU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 August 2015.

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