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FT18 AVJ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,419 mi
Last recorded71,419 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT18 AVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 71,419 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21 percent imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 56,558 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,238 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 46,137 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 42,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front under tray broken but still secured.

Fail 25 Apr 2022 42,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large crack running across lower section of windscreen in drivers view. (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on central part of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front under tray broken but still secured.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 32,725 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FT18 AVJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 FT18 AVJ, 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 FT18 AVJ registered?

FT18 AVJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is FT18 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT18 AVJ 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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