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R23 DRD

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,485 mi
Last recorded84,485 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 DRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 84,485 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 74,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,494 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear passengers side worse than other (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet secondary latch sticking open

boot did not open during test

Fail 6 Feb 2024 63,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear passengers side worse than other (5.3.2 (b))

bonnet secondary latch sticking open

boot did not open during test

Pass 10 Feb 2023 52,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 44,196 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 37,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 34,144 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 27,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,768 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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R23 DRD is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R23 DRD, 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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R23 DRD is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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