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DC18 OAD

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,854 mi
Last recorded45,854 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 OAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 45,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 39,279 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 33,562 miles

all tyres small step on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2022 29,326 miles

all tyres small step on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2022 23,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 17,481 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed from swept area of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Trays obscuring some underbody components. Covers obscuring some components within the engine bay.

Fail 21 Apr 2021 17,481 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam removed from swept area of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trays obscuring some underbody components. Covers obscuring some components within the engine bay.

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 OAD is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

DC18 OAD is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is DC18 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 OAD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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