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RY55 GME

2005 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,972 mi
Last recorded172,972 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan102,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 GME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 172,972 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 163,847 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 163,847 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 154,150 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 154,150 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both back bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 145,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 135,721 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 135,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 123,468 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 123,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 112,462 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 112,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 96,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner boot split

Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,563 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 81,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2008 66,366 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 66,364 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RY55 GME is a 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 102,334 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 RY55 GME, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY55 GME is a 2005 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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