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S21 GJK

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,868 mi
Last recorded144,868 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 GJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 144,868 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 144,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm and edges smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 132,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 117,612 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 104,141 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,651 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Badly cracking with worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 89,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, badly cracking with worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Badly cracking with worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,543 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Perished But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears, Out Of Shape Inside Edges Also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 56,365 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 43,771 miles

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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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S21 GJK is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S21 GJK, 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 S21 GJK registered?

S21 GJK is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 May 2015.

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