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C5 HGW

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,229 mi
Last recorded65,229 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 65,229 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 54,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,740 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 29,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from screen ()

Fail 18 Nov 2022 29,129 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt will not buckle up (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder from screen ()

Pass 6 Nov 2021 16,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (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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C5 HGW is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 C5 HGW, 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

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What year was C5 HGW registered?

C5 HGW is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 November 2018.

Is C5 HGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 HGW 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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