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DF18 GZT

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,408 mi
Last recorded70,408 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF18 GZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 70,408 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside tyres show irregular wear

Fail 17 Jun 2026 70,374 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both nearside and offside tyres show irregular wear

tpms indicates under inflated tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,013 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2023 41,396 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 33,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 26,075 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has surface corrosion (1.1.14 (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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DF18 GZT is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver 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 DF18 GZT, 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 DF18 GZT registered?

DF18 GZT is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 August 2018.

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