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FL05 GRL

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,158 mi
Last recorded106,158 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 GRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 106,158 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,872 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,247 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 86,242 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,956 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,235 miles

Manufacturer engine cover and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre Pirelli 255/40R20 6 - 6 - 6 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Pirelli 255/40R20 7.5 - 8 - 7.5 mm

Offside Front Tyre Pirelli 255/40R20 6 - 6 - 5.5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Pirelli 255/40R20 7.5 - 8 - 7.5 mm

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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FL05 GRL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 FL05 GRL, 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 FL05 GRL registered?

FL05 GRL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 August 2018.

Is FL05 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 GRL 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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