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VU15 NZC

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,257 mi
Last recorded102,257 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 NZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 102,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Real axel has minor surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2025 93,750 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drivers/Passengers/-In Brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 93,749 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drivers/Passengers/-In Brackets (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,505 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 88,505 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear lower arms corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2023 82,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear lower arms corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,571 miles

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

rear lower suspension arms have some corrosion

rear tyres miss shaped

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,231 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 60,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 34,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 40,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 27,104 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

No print out was produced due to low emissions

Under trays obscuring some components

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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VU15 NZC is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VU15 NZC, 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 VU15 NZC registered?

VU15 NZC is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 March 2015.

Is VU15 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU15 NZC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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