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R121 COD

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,561 mi
Last recorded110,561 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 COD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 110,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 3x Rear Both & O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Arms, Sub Frame & Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 110,561 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 3x Rear Both & O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Arms, Sub Frame & Springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 99,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 89,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 74,395 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 74,395 miles

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

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,646 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 49,963 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Nov 2018 30,392 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

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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R121 COD is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R121 COD, 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 R121 COD registered?

R121 COD is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 November 2015.

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