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E5 TAY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,865 mi
Last recorded81,865 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 TAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 81,865 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 72,499 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH HAVE A SLIGHT LIP ON OUTER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 58,805 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 56,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 48,590 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 34,837 miles

Engine undertray fitted restricts view of components

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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E5 TAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E5 TAY, 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 E5 TAY registered?

E5 TAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 November 2018.

Is E5 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 TAY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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