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AO18 UGW

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,754 mi
Last recorded84,754 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 UGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seatbelt goes through base of seat ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large chip OS central lower, Large Chip NS central lower and various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 84,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn low inner tread, various cuts to cord, perished inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seatbelt goes through base of seat ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner tread, cuts but not to cord, perished inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large chip OS central lower, Large Chip NS central lower and various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,099 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 59,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 47,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 47,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also badly split on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also badly split on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 25,876 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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AO18 UGW is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO18 UGW, 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 AO18 UGW registered?

AO18 UGW is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 May 2018.

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