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BU18 TMZ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,584 mi
Last recorded40,584 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 TMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 40,584 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Sep 2026 40,584 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 33,514 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2024 27,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 23,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 19,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on edges (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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BU18 TMZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU18 TMZ, 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 BU18 TMZ registered?

BU18 TMZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is BU18 TMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 TMZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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