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NU15 OBN

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,779 mi
Last recorded96,779 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU15 OBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 96,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage + cut not deep enough to reach cords 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted through out

Fail 20 Apr 2026 96,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage exposing cords 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage + cut not deep enough to reach cords 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted through out

Pass 23 Apr 2025 85,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underbody of vehicle corroded including subframes steering suspension and braking components

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of testable items

Fail 23 Apr 2025 85,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underbody of vehicle corroded including subframes steering suspension and braking components

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Apr 2024 78,563 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2024 78,508 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2023 70,879 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2022 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 May 2020 44,923 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 34,595 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 24,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NU15 OBN is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU15 OBN, 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 NU15 OBN registered?

NU15 OBN is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 April 2015.

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