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PL16 RVC

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,243 mi
Last recorded35,243 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan50,671 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL16 RVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 35,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,311 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 32,721 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 29,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2021 25,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 18,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 11,331 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 11,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle jammed. (7.1.2 (d))

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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PL16 RVC is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 50,671 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 PL16 RVC, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL16 RVC registered?

PL16 RVC is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is PL16 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL16 RVC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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