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BD18 WLV

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,217 mi
Last recorded81,217 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 WLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 74,775 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 56,158 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 56,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 43,840 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 43,840 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge deep cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 36,895 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 36,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 27,603 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Fail 25 May 2021 27,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55-18 100 v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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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BD18 WLV is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD18 WLV, 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 BD18 WLV?

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What year was BD18 WLV registered?

BD18 WLV is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is BD18 WLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 WLV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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