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G1 KTE

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,972 mi
Last recorded59,972 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 KTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 59,972 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 59,971 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 41,502 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 41,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,396 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 39,351 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 33,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE low 2mm tread depth and worn close to exposing cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 33,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE low 2mm tread depth and worn close to exposing cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 28,858 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 24,602 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 24,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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G1 KTE is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G1 KTE, 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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G1 KTE is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 July 2018.

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