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DC18 VUA

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,351 mi
Last recorded74,351 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 VUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 74,351 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2025 66,246 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 66,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 56,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 48,335 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Not able to check rear seats / belts as dog bed is fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 40,107 miles

Both front tyres are more than half

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Not able to check rear seats / belts as dog bed is fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,367 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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 VUA is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 VUA, 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 DC18 VUA registered?

DC18 VUA is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 22 August 2018.

Is DC18 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 VUA 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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