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R5 NLW

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,985 mi
Last recorded88,985 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 NLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 88,985 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 79,955 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,464 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 65,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 56,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 51,813 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 38,749 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r + O/s/r

Pass 10 Feb 2018 25,014 miles

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Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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R5 NLW is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R5 NLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 NLW registered?

R5 NLW is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 February 2015.

Is R5 NLW safe to buy?

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