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AK12 HAY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,040 mi
Last recorded71,040 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 HAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2026 71,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 64,160 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 64,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 57,951 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 57,906 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 48,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 34,761 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 25,462 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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AK12 HAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK12 HAY, 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 AK12 HAY registered?

AK12 HAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 May 2018.

Is AK12 HAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 HAY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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