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FA18 OPU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,518 mi
Last recorded71,518 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 71,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 63,094 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread slightly mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,907 miles

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shapen inner edgesof tread

Fail 4 Sep 2024 54,907 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres slightly mis-shapen inner edgesof tread

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,761 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 38,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 22,852 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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FA18 OPU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

FA18 OPU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is FA18 OPU safe to buy?

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