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AR03 THR

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,320 mi
Last recorded72,320 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 THR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 72,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 64,344 miles

Engine Covers and or Under Trays fitted preventing a full inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2025 64,344 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine Covers and or Under Trays fitted preventing a full inspection

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 55,338 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,124 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 38,464 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 29,032 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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AR03 THR is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AR03 THR, 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 AR03 THR registered?

AR03 THR is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is AR03 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 THR 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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