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GX18 FGD

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,168 mi
Last recorded113,168 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX18 FGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 113,168 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,213 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 101,213 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 95,844 miles

full under body covers/shields fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 81,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 55,310 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,193 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to step/misshape on inner edges, 225/40/20 101v (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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GX18 FGD is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GX18 FGD, 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 GX18 FGD registered?

GX18 FGD is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is GX18 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX18 FGD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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