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SM15 TVL

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,212 mi
Last recorded72,212 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 72,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 67,618 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 67,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2023 63,056 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 59,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded on inside face at outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 235/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded on inside face at outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 53,403 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 52,424 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,839 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 32,084 miles

both front tyres perished outer sidewalls

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 TVL is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

SM15 TVL is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 August 2015.

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