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NK15 XJB

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,969 mi
Last recorded122,969 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK15 XJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 122,969 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Fail 20 Jul 2026 122,969 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative system reset (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 108,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY worn and deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive leak(s) around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 93,665 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside HEAVILY worn and deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive extensive leak(s) around the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 75,083 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 75,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 63,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 51,993 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear

both front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 24 Jul 2020 44,403 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Jul 2019 35,977 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

slight cut in near side tyre tread

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,327 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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NK15 XJB is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Beige 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 NK15 XJB, 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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NK15 XJB is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 July 2015.

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