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PL15 RBU

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,601 mi
Last recorded144,601 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 144,601 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 144,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on the inside edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on the inside edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 129,364 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 129,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,423 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 111,423 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Fastener of an incorrect colour partially covering character. (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 100,110 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 58,779 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,965 miles

Chip in front windscreen (zone A) does NOT exceed 10mm circle.

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 RBU 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 RBU, 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 PL15 RBU registered?

PL15 RBU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 August 2015.

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