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BT68 OUW

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,456 mi
Last recorded59,456 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT68 OUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 59,456 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 55,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tail lamp damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F Control arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 55,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer tail lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F Control arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 47,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 47,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 42,332 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2022 42,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 36,104 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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BT68 OUW is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT68 OUW, 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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BT68 OUW is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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