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AY18 VXS

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,017 mi
Last recorded72,017 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 VXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 72,017 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 66,604 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 58,490 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 47,309 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 47,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 35,632 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 35,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 26,257 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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AY18 VXS is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 VXS, 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 AY18 VXS registered?

AY18 VXS is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AY18 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 VXS 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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