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NL65 EBJ

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,867 mi
Last recorded54,867 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL65 EBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 54,867 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Outstanding Manufacturers recall. Contact your VW dealer.

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 51,339 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR/SIDE & OFF/SIDE PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR/SIDE & OFF/SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 51,337 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR/SIDE & OFF/SIDE PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEAR/SIDE & OFF/SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 48,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 46,524 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 44,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn near wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 41,260 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 35,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 24,236 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 24,224 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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NL65 EBJ 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 NL65 EBJ, 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 NL65 EBJ registered?

NL65 EBJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 October 2015.

Is NL65 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL65 EBJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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