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AR09 OCT

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,703 mi
Last recorded102,703 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR09 OCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 102,703 miles

clean emissions

Pass 20 Aug 2025 90,340 miles

clean emissions

Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,207 miles

Nearside Rear worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear worn uneven on inner edge

emissions to clean to register

Fail 22 Aug 2024 77,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear worn uneven on inner edge

emissions to clean to register

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,948 miles

clean emissions

Pass 17 Aug 2022 52,736 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 43,273 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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AR09 OCT is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 AR09 OCT, 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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How do I check the history of AR09 OCT?

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What year was AR09 OCT registered?

AR09 OCT is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 August 2018.

Is AR09 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR09 OCT 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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