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SR53 DER

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,211 mi
Last recorded89,211 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 DER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 89,211 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 89,211 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 77,459 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 77,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 67,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 51,298 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 50,164 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 40,859 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 34,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 26,967 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2018 26,967 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertrays fitted

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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SR53 DER is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 SR53 DER, 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 SR53 DER registered?

SR53 DER is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 January 2015.

Is SR53 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR53 DER 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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