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R33 KCG

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,330 mi
Last recorded146,330 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 KCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 146,330 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 130,976 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 114,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread, tread depth on 1.6 to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 114,311 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread, tread depth on 1.6 to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 112,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 106,030 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 101,260 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 89,640 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,680 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 75,261 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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R33 KCG is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R33 KCG, 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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R33 KCG is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 January 2015.

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