2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · EM53 RTS
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 112,940 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM53 RTS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 112,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM53 RTS 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 (EM53 RTS) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 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), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EM53 RTS Mileage History
- 07/02/202374,190 mi
- 25/01/202486,833 mi+12,643 mi
- 30/01/202486,833 mi
- 01/02/202597,613 mi+10,780 mi
- 09/02/2026112,940 mi+15,327 mi
Average of roughly 12,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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