CarVerify

Free Car Check

PJ64 RKU

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,217 mi
Last recorded176,217 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ64 RKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 176,217 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 176,217 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 173,015 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre chalked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre chalked

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2025 173,004 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre chalked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre chalked

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2024 157,140 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 147,034 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 147,034 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 120,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 96,034 miles

excessive rattle coming from the engine

tpms light is on

Fail 28 Jan 2021 96,034 miles

Suspension arm likely to become detached n/s/f arm has severe play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

excessive rattle coming from the engine

tpms light is on

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,250 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine somewhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

low emitter . emissions too low to record result

Fail 7 Jan 2020 73,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm . the one in the alloy housing. would strongly advise tracking after bush is replaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/17 budget fitted at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine somewhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement same bush as osf . would strongly advise tracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

low emitter . emissions too low to record result

Pass 5 Feb 2019 57,286 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

osf shock absorber misting of oil.

Fail 29 Jan 2019 56,866 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

osf shock absorber misting of oil.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 38,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated.

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
Full Volkswagen Tiguan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PJ64 RKU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ64 RKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ64 RKU?

You can check the full history of PJ64 RKU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PJ64 RKU registered?

PJ64 RKU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 February 2015.

Is PJ64 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ64 RKU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PJ64 RKU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PJ64 RKU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.