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GL18 FVY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

66,256 mi
Last recorded66,256 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 FVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 66,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 58,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 49,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 37,135 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 37,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2022 23,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 15,642 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 15,640 miles

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

Offside 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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GL18 FVY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 GL18 FVY, 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 GL18 FVY registered?

GL18 FVY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is GL18 FVY safe to buy?

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