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GL18 DVV

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,911 mi
Last recorded53,911 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 DVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 53,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,513 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2024 37,246 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 30,683 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 22,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 15,392 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 15,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished between tread pattern and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished between tread pattern and side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread pattern and side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished between tread pattern and side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (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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GL18 DVV 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 GL18 DVV, 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 GL18 DVV registered?

GL18 DVV is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 May 2018.

Is GL18 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 DVV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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