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SM15 PLX

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,690 mi
Last recorded76,690 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 PLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 76,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 70,841 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 64,077 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 57,194 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,354 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 31,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 23,991 miles

advise(front tyre treads beginning to crack &perish)

advise(front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating)

Fail 5 Jul 2018 23,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advise(front tyre treads beginning to crack &perish)

advise(front wishbones 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 PLX is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLX, 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 SM15 PLX registered?

SM15 PLX is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 July 2015.

Is SM15 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM15 PLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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