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BP18 UWL

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,863 mi
Last recorded87,863 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP18 UWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 87,863 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 80,003 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))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,076 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 55,025 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 55,019 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 50,647 miles

advise front inner brake pads getting low recommend replacement near future

advise nearside front and offside front brake discs becoming lipped and slightly corroded

advise windscreen chipped in zone (A) wiped area just contained within 10mm diameter

Fail 7 Sep 2022 50,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below legal limit of 1.6mm over 3/4 tread width (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise front inner brake pads getting low recommend replacement near future

advise nearside front and offside front brake discs becoming lipped and slightly corroded

advise offside front tyre on 2mm wear bar indicators legal limit 1,6mm over 3/4 tread width recommend replacement near future

advise windscreen chipped in zone (A) wiped area just contained within 10mm diameter

Pass 22 Jun 2021 34,885 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 34,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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BP18 UWL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP18 UWL, 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 BP18 UWL registered?

BP18 UWL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 June 2018.

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