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SM15 PLF

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,380 mi
Last recorded42,380 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 PLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 42,380 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 40,307 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 40,307 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 38,117 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,579 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 32,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2021 29,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 26,926 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 23,901 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 23,898 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 19,190 miles

advise(both rear tyres have slight saw tooth wear)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating)

Fail 4 Jun 2018 19,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise(both rear tyres have slight saw tooth wear)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating)

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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SM15 PLF is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red 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 SM15 PLF, 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 SM15 PLF registered?

SM15 PLF is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is SM15 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM15 PLF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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