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A18 WEK

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,079 mi
Last recorded101,079 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan50,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 WEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 101,079 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 93,568 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 93,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,119 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,067 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 51,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 38,192 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,720 miles

Manufacturer Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre Pirelli 235/50R19 3 - 4 - 3 mm

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre Pirelli 235/50R19 4.5 - 6 - 5 mm

Offside Front Tyre Pirelli 235/50R19 3 - 4 - 3.5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Pirelli 235/50R19 5 - 6 - 4.5 mm

Fail 3 Oct 2019 27,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Manufacturer Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre Pirelli 235/50R19 3 - 4 - 3 mm

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre Pirelli 235/50R19 4.5 - 6 - 5 mm

Offside Front Tyre Pirelli 235/50R19 3 - 4 - 3.5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Pirelli 235/50R19 5 - 6 - 4.5 mm

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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A18 WEK is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 50,671 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 A18 WEK, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 WEK registered?

A18 WEK is a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 October 2016.

Is A18 WEK safe to buy?

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