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FD18 GKV

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD18 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 97,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 67,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 57,017 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 45,761 miles

adbule warning light showing

Fail 29 Apr 2022 45,761 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner braking surface excessively corroded, breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

adbule warning light showing

Pass 20 Apr 2021 36,237 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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FD18 GKV is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD18 GKV, 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 FD18 GKV registered?

FD18 GKV is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 May 2018.

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The MOT history for FD18 GKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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