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PL15 ARO

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,714 mi
Last recorded97,714 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 ARO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 97,714 miles

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))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 97,714 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 10 Sep 2024 84,986 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 84,986 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 74,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 53,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,687 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 33,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,083 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 24,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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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PL15 ARO is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 PL15 ARO, 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

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What year was PL15 ARO registered?

PL15 ARO is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 July 2015.

Is PL15 ARO safe to buy?

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