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FM18 XEL

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,126 mi
Last recorded97,126 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM18 XEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 97,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 84,871 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 77,413 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 65,391 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 33,231 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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FM18 XEL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM18 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM18 XEL registered?

FM18 XEL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 August 2018.

Is FM18 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM18 XEL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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