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PJ15 UMW

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,431 mi
Last recorded78,431 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 UMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 78,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting very close / cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 73,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear Bush torn split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm rear Bush torn / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting very close / cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 64,752 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 42,526 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 32,988 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 24,729 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

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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PJ15 UMW is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ15 UMW, 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 PJ15 UMW registered?

PJ15 UMW is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 May 2015.

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