CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW18 DFC

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,587 mi
Last recorded41,587 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 41,587 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,169 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 28,998 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 22,999 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 22,999 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 18,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD - ALSO 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perishing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 18,351 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD - ALSO 17 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perishing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (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
Full Volkswagen Tiguan reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW18 DFC is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW18 DFC, 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 BW18 DFC?

You can check the full history of BW18 DFC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW18 DFC registered?

BW18 DFC is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is BW18 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 DFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW18 DFC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW18 DFC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.