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NJ15 TAU

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,602 mi
Last recorded81,602 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ15 TAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 81,602 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 74,389 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 74,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 64,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE VERY VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE VERY VERY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 54,855 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 44,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,524 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,112 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 14 Apr 2018 15,381 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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NJ15 TAU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 NJ15 TAU, 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 NJ15 TAU registered?

NJ15 TAU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 April 2015.

Is NJ15 TAU safe to buy?

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