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EK18 YDS

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,446 mi
Last recorded49,446 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 YDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 49,446 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated As Marked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of various items

Fail 24 Oct 2025 49,446 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated As Marked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under trays fitted obscuring view of various items

Pass 25 Nov 2024 40,188 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 30,120 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 21,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 6,664 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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EK18 YDS is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK18 YDS, 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

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What year was EK18 YDS registered?

EK18 YDS is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is EK18 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 YDS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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