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DE18 TYF

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,869 mi
Last recorded53,869 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 TYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 53,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 50,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 50,124 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 40,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/cracking in tread (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 40,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/cracking in tread (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 31,650 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge very slight cracking started (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 31,650 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp lens seriously defective broken sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge very slight cracking started (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 22,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 17,448 miles

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

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

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 TYF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 TYF, 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 DE18 TYF registered?

DE18 TYF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is DE18 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE18 TYF 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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