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DA18 OTA

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,764 mi
Last recorded66,764 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 OTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 66,760 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 59,370 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 59,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view sharp edges exposed (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 52,137 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,122 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 32,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 32,319 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Mar 2022 32,295 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 24,840 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2021 24,834 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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DA18 OTA is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DA18 OTA, 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 DA18 OTA registered?

DA18 OTA is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is DA18 OTA safe to buy?

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