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R20 LAJ

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,529 mi
Last recorded63,529 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 LAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 63,529 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 57,929 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,747 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 48,436 miles

Prop shaft rear doughnut dampener deteriorating

Fail 4 Oct 2022 48,436 miles

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

Prop shaft rear doughnut dampener deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,118 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,116 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,644 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,105 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 30,105 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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R20 LAJ 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 R20 LAJ, 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 R20 LAJ registered?

R20 LAJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 February 2015.

Is R20 LAJ safe to buy?

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