MOT Status
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147,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system rusty
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Four wheel alignment recommended
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Mirror tat (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Four wheel alignment recommended
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust silencer corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres close and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust silencer corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Hippy tat hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm rear-most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust silencer rusty
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Tiguan?
Based on 1,842,185 MOT tests across 207,080 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 TJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
Across all 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 72,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A18 TJY, 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A18 TJY registered?
A18 TJY is a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 July 2012.
Is A18 TJY safe to buy?
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