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FP18 VAU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,818 mi
Last recorded60,818 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP18 VAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 60,818 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 60,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 49,022 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 49,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 36,408 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 23,311 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 23,311 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 15,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 10,593 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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FP18 VAU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP18 VAU, 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 FP18 VAU registered?

FP18 VAU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 April 2018.

Is FP18 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP18 VAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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