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B17 RDK

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,452 mi
Last recorded80,452 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 80,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 80,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 70,702 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 61,503 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 53,679 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 46,928 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 46,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,228 miles

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

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 RDK is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red 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 B17 RDK, 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 B17 RDK registered?

B17 RDK is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is B17 RDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 RDK 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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