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EJ18 BKY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,514 mi
Last recorded89,514 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 BKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 89,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55x18 on 2.5 mm at parts . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/55x18 has a nail in the centre of the tread .

Fail 6 May 2026 89,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear bush split and collapsed . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm rear bush split and collapsed . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55x18 on 2.5 mm at parts . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/55x18 has a nail in the centre of the tread .

Pass 7 May 2025 83,250 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 77,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 72,665 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 72,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 65,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 43,245 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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EJ18 BKY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue 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 EJ18 BKY, 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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EJ18 BKY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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