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GV18 OAY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,095 mi
Last recorded79,095 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV18 OAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,095 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 59,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 54,873 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 45,839 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 45,839 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrect spacing. (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2022 35,681 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,357 miles

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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GV18 OAY 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 GV18 OAY, 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 GV18 OAY registered?

GV18 OAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is GV18 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV18 OAY 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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