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AY18 FAF

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,033 mi
Last recorded68,033 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 FAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 68,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 61,446 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,899 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 55,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 44,452 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 39,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 32,149 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 32,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AY18 FAF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AY18 FAF, 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

How do I check the history of AY18 FAF?

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What year was AY18 FAF registered?

AY18 FAF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is AY18 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 FAF 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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