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GU18 AFA

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,072 mi
Last recorded118,072 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 AFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 118,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm lowest inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens repair taped applied to lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS lamp illuminated solid

Pass 26 Feb 2025 98,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2025 98,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,319 miles

Offside Rear Lamp damaged.

Fail 20 Feb 2024 80,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lamp damaged.

TPMS warning lamp on (soft tyre offside front.)

Pass 27 Feb 2023 63,385 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 63,385 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/R + PUNCTURED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 48,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 48,032 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,484 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn more on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn more on inner edge

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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GU18 AFA is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU18 AFA, 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 GU18 AFA registered?

GU18 AFA is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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