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FT18 DFU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,494 mi
Last recorded121,494 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT18 DFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 121,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 100,262 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 100,262 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 80,856 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,071 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 67,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm min 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 47,803 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 27,540 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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FT18 DFU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DFU, 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 FT18 DFU registered?

FT18 DFU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is FT18 DFU safe to buy?

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