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EJ18 XEK

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,859 mi
Last recorded43,859 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 XEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 43,859 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres second criteria (heavily) applies. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 37,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 32,039 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres; sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 26,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut, presenter given the benefit of the doubt (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 20,271 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 15,127 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 XEK is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 EJ18 XEK, 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 EJ18 XEK registered?

EJ18 XEK is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 May 2018.

Is EJ18 XEK safe to buy?

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