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SJ15 CSV

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,253 mi
Last recorded129,253 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 CSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 129,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 99,874 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 76,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have corrosion on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack in windscreen starting lower n/s and traveling towards o/s centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,539 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 70,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 64,636 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 64,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 May 2021 51,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 44,204 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both sides wishbone back bushes deteriorated/splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Zero emissions test results

Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,987 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F & N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

zero emissions test results

Fail 8 Aug 2019 37,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords yellow chalk. 235/55/R17 99V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing on edges an close to wear indicators.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S/F & N/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

zero emissions test results

Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,713 miles

child safety seat fitted to nsr preventing seatbelt inspection

emmission test not carried out due to rev limiter

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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SJ15 CSV is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ15 CSV, 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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SJ15 CSV is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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