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GU18 RXD

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,709 mi
Last recorded70,709 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 70,709 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 65,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,947 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 49,947 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 43,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2022 43,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mounting lugs broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,692 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 29,692 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

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

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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GU18 RXD is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU18 RXD, 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

How do I check the history of GU18 RXD?

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What year was GU18 RXD registered?

GU18 RXD is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is GU18 RXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU18 RXD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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