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42 DY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,579 mi
Last recorded63,579 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 DY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 63,579 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

front undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 53,338 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 45,263 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 38,799 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 38,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 38,672 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 26,387 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
7,513
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
207,080
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,258
coil spring broken 6,493
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42 DY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 41,841 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Tiguan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 42 DY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Tiguan typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 42 DY registered?

42 DY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 October 2018.

Is 42 DY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 DY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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