2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · PJ02 PVJ
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 75,651 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ02 PVJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 75,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ02 PVJ 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 (PJ02 PVJ) between April 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
PJ02 PVJ Mileage History
- 12/04/202346,507 mi
- 28/09/202457,721 mi+11,214 mi
- 25/09/202566,841 mi+9,120 mi
- 24/09/202675,642 mi+8,801 mi
- 29/09/202675,651 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 8,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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