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BT18 UAK

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,504 mi
Last recorded41,504 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 UAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 41,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 37,681 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 32,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,969 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 23,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edges. (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 Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 19,440 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 19,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively PAIR (3.4 (b) (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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BT18 UAK is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 BT18 UAK, 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 BT18 UAK registered?

BT18 UAK is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is BT18 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 UAK 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.

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