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B17 FWH

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 FWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,006 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 88,073 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,895 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 76,100 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 88,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 63,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 79,839 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 79,837 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 53,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 40,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 76,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Small hole in n/s/f c.v boot, not allowing ingress of water/dirt

Fail 23 Mar 2021 76,186 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Small hole in n/s/f c.v boot, not allowing ingress of water/dirt

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,958 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,165 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 68,236 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 61,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,288 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,169 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 32,061 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 32,061 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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B17 FWH is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B17 FWH, 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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B17 FWH is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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