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DP18 XJY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,539 mi
Last recorded96,539 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP18 XJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,539 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 96,539 miles

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 31 Jan 2025 83,097 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 83,097 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 69,242 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 61,882 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 55,528 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2022 55,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 40,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tryers worn close to wear marker (3mm) and d/s worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both and brake pads worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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DP18 XJY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 DP18 XJY, 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 DP18 XJY registered?

DP18 XJY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is DP18 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP18 XJY 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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