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GY18 LZA

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,144 mi
Last recorded82,144 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 LZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 82,144 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 77,716 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 61,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 45,408 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching fail criteria (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 30,989 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 22,331 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 22,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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GY18 LZA is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White 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 GY18 LZA, 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 GY18 LZA registered?

GY18 LZA is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is GY18 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY18 LZA 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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