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W26 DST

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,176 mi
Last recorded72,176 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 DST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 72,176 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is cracked but still readable (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2026 72,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured corroded and holed at the bottom (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate is cracked but still readable (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on edges 255 40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,277 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 59,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2023 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2022 52,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

TPMS light illuminated

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2021 45,936 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,314 miles

Nearside Front 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 26,722 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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W26 DST is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 W26 DST, 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 W26 DST registered?

W26 DST is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 September 2015.

Is W26 DST safe to buy?

The MOT history for W26 DST shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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