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WA65 GRU

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,017 mi
Last recorded148,017 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA65 GRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 148,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 143,218 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 139,112 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 139,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 131,484 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 122,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,008 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 120,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,540 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated sticking (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,165 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape at inners

Fail 9 Oct 2018 94,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn out of shape at inners

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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WA65 GRU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WA65 GRU, 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 WA65 GRU registered?

WA65 GRU is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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