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EA18 BGX

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,871 mi
Last recorded102,871 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 BGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 102,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 97,846 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 82,046 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 82,045 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed off side and near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2023 64,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge 225/40r20-101y

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge 255/40r20-101y

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides and discs corroded lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 64,468 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge 225/40r20-101y

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed inner edge 255/40r20-101y

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides and discs corroded lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 45,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm 255/40r20-101y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm 255/40r20-101y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,355 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 27,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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EA18 BGX is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 EA18 BGX, 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 EA18 BGX registered?

EA18 BGX is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is EA18 BGX safe to buy?

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