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AU18 VHL

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,636 mi
Last recorded94,636 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 VHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 94,636 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 94,636 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 83,601 miles

Rear tyres feathered

Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,357 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder moved from windscreen ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 49,423 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both cut into cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder moved from windscreen ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres 3mm and worn lower on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,749 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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AU18 VHL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AU18 VHL, 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 AU18 VHL registered?

AU18 VHL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AU18 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 VHL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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