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R4 TKJ

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,481 mi
Last recorded144,481 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 TKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 144,481 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear noise when spinning rear wheels

Fail 6 Nov 2025 144,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + suspension rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear noise when spinning rear wheels

Pass 31 Oct 2024 126,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,180 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 92,130 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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))

wet conditions

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,774 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 45,381 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,826 miles

Both front shockers have a light misting of oil.

Both front tyres close to 1.6mm.

Zero emissions.

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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R4 TKJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R4 TKJ, 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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R4 TKJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 September 2015.

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