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HK18 TBU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,828 mi
Last recorded107,828 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK18 TBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 107,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 91,806 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 91,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,285 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 78,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 63,583 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres both worn heavy on very inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 46,393 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permits ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light oil seepage (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light oil seepage (5.3.2 (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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HK18 TBU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK18 TBU, 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 HK18 TBU registered?

HK18 TBU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 June 2018.

Is HK18 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK18 TBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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