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SM65 OWO

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,597 mi
Last recorded78,597 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 OWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 78,597 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 78,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 78,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 74,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,483 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,415 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,722 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,076 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 44,076 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

t p m s light on

Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,363 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 30,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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SM65 OWO is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM65 OWO, 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 SM65 OWO registered?

SM65 OWO is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 October 2015.

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