2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · EK16 FHW
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 107,978 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK16 FHW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 107,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK16 FHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan (EK16 FHW) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
EK16 FHW Mileage History
- 25/10/202275,197 mi
- 30/10/202386,059 mi+10,862 mi
- 18/10/202497,016 mi+10,957 mi
- 18/10/2025107,869 mi+10,853 mi
- 27/10/2025107,978 mi+109 mi
Average of roughly 10,904 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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