2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · R44 GAT
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 87,849 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R44 GAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 87,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R44 GAT 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 (R44 GAT) between August 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 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 (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R44 GAT Mileage History
- 07/08/202362,246 mi
- 02/08/202472,032 mi+9,786 mi
- 11/08/202582,114 mi+10,082 mi
- 11/08/202582,114 mi
- 08/04/202687,849 mi+5,735 mi
Average of roughly 9,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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