2015 Volkswagen Tiguan · 67,925 MOT tests
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability
2015 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 Tiguan years (67,925 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- 18.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Tiguans: 17.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 66,376
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 67,925
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 8.1% of tests fail here (23% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.1%
- Tyres5.2%
- Lights and electrics3.3%
- Brakes2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.15%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.05%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.03%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.63%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.77%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.04%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
2015 Volkswagen Tiguans fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 Tiguan years (67,925 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.15% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.25% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan shows 66,376 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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