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AP18 HKU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,885 mi
Last recorded52,885 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 HKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 52,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 45,232 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 45,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 37,862 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 32,585 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 32,392 miles

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

Nearside 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 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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 27,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 22,297 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 22,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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AP18 HKU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue 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 AP18 HKU, 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 AP18 HKU registered?

AP18 HKU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is AP18 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 HKU 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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