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GFC 2N

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,278 mi
Last recorded74,278 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFC 2N
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 74,278 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 68,816 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2025 68,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - 255/40R20V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2024 60,650 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 49,360 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside rear main mounting bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside & nearside 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm>1.7 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 29,758 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 29,758 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GFC 2N is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey 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 GFC 2N, 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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GFC 2N is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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