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R121 LAR

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,871 mi
Last recorded76,871 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 76,869 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 57,691 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 42,702 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 29,389 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 25,079 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 20,980 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 18,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 14,229 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 13,847 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 13,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,007 miles

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 LAR is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LAR, 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 LAR registered?

R121 LAR is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 July 2015.

Is R121 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 LAR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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