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FY18 MKX

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,011 mi
Last recorded69,011 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 MKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 69,011 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 60,797 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 48,446 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 48,437 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 37,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 25,144 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 19,924 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 19,879 miles

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

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

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

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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FY18 MKX is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FY18 MKX, 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 FY18 MKX registered?

FY18 MKX is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is FY18 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 MKX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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