2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · JE53 BOW
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 69,121 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JE53 BOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 69,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JE53 BOW 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 (JE53 BOW) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JE53 BOW Mileage History
- 21/09/202246,609 mi
- 28/09/202246,876 mi+267 mi
- 25/09/202353,959 mi+7,083 mi
- 16/09/202462,227 mi+8,268 mi
- 22/09/202569,121 mi+6,894 mi
Average of roughly 7,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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