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SJ15 TAN

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,306 mi
Last recorded124,306 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 124,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 114,269 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (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 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in treads (5.2.3 (e))

on/off light switch loose inside of switch

Fail 23 Sep 2024 114,269 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (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 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in treads (5.2.3 (e))

on/off light switch loose inside of switch

Pass 26 Sep 2023 99,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

on/off light switch feels loose inside of switch

Fail 26 Sep 2023 99,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

on/off light switch feels loose inside of switch

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 77,692 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 65,343 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 61,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

prop shaft rear dampener braking up

Fail 8 Jan 2019 61,631 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

prop shaft rear dampener braking up

Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,984 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 55,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TAN is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TAN, 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 SJ15 TAN registered?

SJ15 TAN is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is SJ15 TAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ15 TAN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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