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RO05 PEN

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,327 mi
Last recorded133,327 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 PEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 133,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake has got hot (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 128,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 122,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 108,917 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 98,828 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 98,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward mounting bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward mounting bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,040 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 rearward mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 76,066 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,140 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre X2 ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,667 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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RO05 PEN 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 90%.

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 RO05 PEN, 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 RO05 PEN registered?

RO05 PEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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