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BL18 UPX

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,671 mi
Last recorded101,671 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 UPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 101,671 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 101,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and is wearing close to inner and outer wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 94,473 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 87,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 75,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2022 65,117 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 55,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (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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BL18 UPX 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 BL18 UPX, 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 BL18 UPX registered?

BL18 UPX is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 June 2018.

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