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SW15 YPX

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,962 mi
Last recorded114,962 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 YPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 114,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm inside bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 104,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 91,637 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 91,637 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 79,525 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats not in use, no belt test

Fail 18 Jan 2023 79,525 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seats not in use, no belt test

Pass 28 Jan 2022 65,434 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 51,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 49,382 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 42,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,472 miles

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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SW15 YPX is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW15 YPX, 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 SW15 YPX registered?

SW15 YPX is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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