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SF15 RAU

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,160 mi
Last recorded70,160 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF15 RAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 70,160 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 70,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 67,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 62,167 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 62,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,705 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 56,696 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,001 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 50,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 45,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 40,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 32,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,777 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 23,777 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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SF15 RAU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SF15 RAU, 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 SF15 RAU registered?

SF15 RAU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is SF15 RAU safe to buy?

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