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AK18 OBM

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,952 mi
Last recorded49,952 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 OBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 49,952 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 41,496 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 33,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 26,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 18,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 18,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 12,176 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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AK18 OBM is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AK18 OBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK18 OBM registered?

AK18 OBM is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is AK18 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 OBM 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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