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VU15 XFE

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,305 mi
Last recorded96,305 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU15 XFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 96,305 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 96,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 91,534 miles

Rear slit corrosion on subframe

Pass 9 Mar 2024 86,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 80,772 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,010 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 61,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on the inner edge (235/55/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 53,666 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 48,848 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 48,848 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 XFE is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Brown 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 VU15 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

VU15 XFE is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 March 2015.

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