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NJ15 XDS

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,598 mi
Last recorded75,598 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ15 XDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,598 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 75,598 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 72,971 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,384 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower both rear trailing arm bushes slight damage

Fail 22 Mar 2024 69,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower both rear trailing arm bushes slight damage

Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,557 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,461 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 38,116 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,408 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 XDS is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ15 XDS?

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What year was NJ15 XDS registered?

NJ15 XDS is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 March 2015.

Is NJ15 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ15 XDS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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