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HT18 XDB

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,765 mi
Last recorded143,765 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT18 XDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 143,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 143,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 122,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 122,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 100,668 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,134 miles

Nearside Front body damage

Pass 29 Jun 2022 56,452 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 35,790 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 35,790 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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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HT18 XDB is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 HT18 XDB, 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 HT18 XDB registered?

HT18 XDB is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 July 2018.

Is HT18 XDB safe to buy?

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