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FG18 XVB

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,333 mi
Last recorded80,333 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 XVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 80,333 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covers fitted at time of test, obscuring view

Fail 9 Jun 2026 80,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body covers fitted at time of test, obscuring view

Pass 16 Jun 2025 71,866 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair discs worn and rusty (1.2.1 (c))

various under body covers obscuring view

Fail 16 Jun 2025 71,865 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs very worn and rusty (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair discs worn and rusty (1.2.1 (c))

various under body covers obscuring view

Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,160 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various under body covers obscuring view

Fail 4 Jun 2024 61,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various under body covers obscuring view

Pass 17 Jun 2023 48,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 48,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Jun 2021 25,847 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (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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FG18 XVB is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG18 XVB, 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 FG18 XVB registered?

FG18 XVB is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 June 2018.

Is FG18 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 XVB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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