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DS03 MAT

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

92,852 mi
Last recorded92,852 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 MAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 92,852 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2025 79,611 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 84,623 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre misshaped slightly inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly more inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2025 84,623 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f and n/s/f lower arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre misshaped slightly inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn slightly more inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2025 71,560 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 70,701 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 56,128 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 51,837 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 42,003 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 29,153 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 22,552 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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DS03 MAT is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS03 MAT, 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 DS03 MAT registered?

DS03 MAT is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 July 2018.

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