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AM51 MCF

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,866 mi
Last recorded69,866 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 MCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 69,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2026 69,865 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened holed at rear suspension arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 60,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 49,911 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 49,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2023 38,542 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 26,567 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2022 26,567 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 20,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AM51 MCF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 AM51 MCF, 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

How do I check the history of AM51 MCF?

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What year was AM51 MCF registered?

AM51 MCF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 October 2018.

Is AM51 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 MCF 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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