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GC18 FKJ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,803 mi
Last recorded60,803 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 FKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 60,803 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 60,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 53,842 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 45,782 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 12 Sep 2023 38,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 31,313 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2022 31,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Innerface heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen wipers smearing windscreen

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Osr brakedisc corroded

Rear tyres cracking on treads

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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GC18 FKJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 GC18 FKJ, 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 GC18 FKJ registered?

GC18 FKJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 6 July 2018.

Is GC18 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 FKJ 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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