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BR17 ELS

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,413 mi
Last recorded46,413 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR17 ELS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 46,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 39,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 33,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 27,700 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 21,064 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 21,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 15,231 miles

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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BR17 ELS is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 BR17 ELS, 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 BR17 ELS?

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What year was BR17 ELS registered?

BR17 ELS is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is BR17 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR17 ELS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BR17 ELS have outstanding finance?

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