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VU15 XHS

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,322 mi
Last recorded135,322 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 135,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 128,317 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes are slightly worn, cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jan 2025 128,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Bottom arm has corroded through on spring seat. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear springs are broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bottom arm inner bushes are worn, cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm rear bushes are slightly worn, cracked and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Bottom arm is heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 121,131 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 121,131 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,498 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 114,498 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 106,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 98,324 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2020 98,324 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))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2019 93,165 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,053 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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VU15 XHS 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 XHS, 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 VU15 XHS registered?

VU15 XHS is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 March 2015.

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