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FA18 GKG

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,946 mi
Last recorded77,946 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 GKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 77,946 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 71,273 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 45,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 32,939 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 32,939 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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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FA18 GKG is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 FA18 GKG, 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 FA18 GKG registered?

FA18 GKG is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is FA18 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 GKG 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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