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P16 VAG

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,512 mi
Last recorded131,512 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 VAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 131,512 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread unven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread very uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 126,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front drl bulb inoperative

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread unven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread very uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms lamp on

Pass 14 Sep 2023 118,879 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 105,904 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 105,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 94,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,882 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 87,860 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,210 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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P16 VAG is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P16 VAG, 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 P16 VAG registered?

P16 VAG is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 22 September 2015.

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