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EA18 XHW

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,664 mi
Last recorded78,664 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 78,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm 235/55 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 69,185 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 69,185 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 56,614 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc,s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth is 3.0 mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth is 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 56,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc,s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth is 3.0 mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth is 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 42,436 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc,s starting to wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth at 3.00mm (235/55/18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 42,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light illuminated on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc,s starting to wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth at 3.00mm (235/55/18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 32,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2022 32,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 24,100 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (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 XHW is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XHW, 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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EA18 XHW is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 May 2018.

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