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AR14 BUT

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,350 mi
Last recorded50,350 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR14 BUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 50,350 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 11 Apr 2025 43,030 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 37,076 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 37,076 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 32,394 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn inside shoulders

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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AR14 BUT 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 AR14 BUT, 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 AR14 BUT registered?

AR14 BUT is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AR14 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR14 BUT 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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