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EA18 XGW

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,262 mi
Last recorded72,262 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 72,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chip and wiper blade marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 72,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chip and wiper blade marks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 60,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2025 60,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 48,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 39,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 32,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 22,182 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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EA18 XGW is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

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

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