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AK18 SPV

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,698 mi
Last recorded46,698 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 SPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 46,698 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 46,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2024 28,073 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 23,042 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 17,466 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 11,608 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 SPV is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

AK18 SPV is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 July 2018.

Is AK18 SPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 SPV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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