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EA18 XFW

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,840 mi
Last recorded194,840 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA18 XFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 194,840 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 175,260 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover & undertrays fitted

front bumper and both front wheel arches damaged

n/s headlight lens cracked

n/s/r outer light lens cracked

Pass 21 May 2024 152,922 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover & undertrays fitted

n/s headlight lens cracked

Fail 17 May 2024 152,632 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover & undertrays fitted

n/s headlight lens cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2023 128,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 128,227 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 102,677 miles

Nearside Front Heavy scratch in headlight not effecting headlight beam pattern

Unable to inspect all rear seat belts due to luggage in rear

Pass 11 May 2021 74,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 74,496 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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EA18 XFW is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

EA18 XFW is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is EA18 XFW safe to buy?

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