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DE18 OEL

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,470 mi
Last recorded91,470 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 OEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 91,470 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 9 Jan 2026 91,470 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Jan 2025 69,789 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,216 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 5 Jan 2024 58,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55x18 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Jan 2023 42,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 42,137 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 31,377 miles

Front Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Mar 2021 24,804 miles

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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DE18 OEL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE18 OEL, 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 DE18 OEL registered?

DE18 OEL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is DE18 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE18 OEL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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