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EF18 GRU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,075 mi
Last recorded42,075 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 GRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 42,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 40,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 34,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 30,830 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 25,715 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 22,551 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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EF18 GRU 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 EF18 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF18 GRU?

You can check the full history of EF18 GRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF18 GRU registered?

EF18 GRU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is EF18 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 GRU 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.

Does EF18 GRU have outstanding finance?

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