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PJ15 YJZ

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,903 mi
Last recorded85,903 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 YJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,903 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nearing wear indicators at 3.4mm

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,124 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 65,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 53,672 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 45,023 miles

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 235/55/17 103W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 99V tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 103W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 235/55/17 99V Punctured tread stepped (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 45,023 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 103W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/17 99V tread stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 103W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 235/55/17 99V Punctured tread stepped (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 33,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,461 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 32,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 23,163 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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PJ15 YJZ 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 PJ15 YJZ, 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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PJ15 YJZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 May 2015.

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