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BD18 YKU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,120 mi
Last recorded77,120 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 YKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 77,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 68,414 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item before test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush just starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 68,414 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed item before test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ajusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush just starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limit and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit and poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 58,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,160 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres 3mm, 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 39,032 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 28,292 miles

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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BD18 YKU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YKU, 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 BD18 YKU registered?

BD18 YKU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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