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GF18 ZWD

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,486 mi
Last recorded99,486 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 ZWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 99,486 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 88,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear prop shaft balance weight deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2025 88,726 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,241 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Balance weight bonding splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 65,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Main light lens cracked.

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Balance weight bonding failing. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 41,993 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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GF18 ZWD 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 GF18 ZWD, 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 GF18 ZWD registered?

GF18 ZWD is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 May 2018.

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