2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · PL65 BYT
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 94,818 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL65 BYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 94,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL65 BYT 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 (PL65 BYT) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PL65 BYT Mileage History
- 06/04/202366,933 mi
- 11/04/202475,886 mi+8,953 mi
- 05/04/202584,731 mi+8,845 mi
- 24/03/202694,818 mi+10,087 mi
- 24/03/202694,818 mi
Average of roughly 9,404 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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