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DC18 GYD

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,067 mi
Last recorded95,067 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 GYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 95,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre central tread

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 91,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to misshape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 80,894 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 65,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing low on the edges and approx 2-3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,762 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 47,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip under 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad just starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip under 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level close to min level

Fail 27 Jun 2022 47,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip under 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad just starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip under 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

oil level close to min level

Pass 30 Jun 2021 36,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DC18 GYD 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 75%.

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 DC18 GYD, 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 DC18 GYD registered?

DC18 GYD is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 July 2018.

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