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SJ65 GFC

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,156 mi
Last recorded97,156 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 GFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,147 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HIGHLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE/APPROX 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HIGHLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect noise from shocker in operation (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE/APPROX 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 82,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HIGHLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE/APPROX 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened HIGHLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE/APPROX 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,749 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,976 miles

corrosion to both rear suspension arms (spring pans)

Pass 7 Sep 2021 57,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,174 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

emissions are too low to test

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is perished in the tread

o/s/f tyre is perished in the tread

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 36,171 miles

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

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

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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SJ65 GFC is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 SJ65 GFC, 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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SJ65 GFC is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 October 2015.

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