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FA18 UPV

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,573 mi
Last recorded43,573 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 UPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 43,573 miles

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2026 43,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2025 39,676 miles

lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2024 36,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 29,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,754 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 14,496 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 14,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 UPV is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 FA18 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

FA18 UPV is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is FA18 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 UPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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