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KL18 AKU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,271 mi
Last recorded68,271 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL18 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 68,271 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,751 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 49,099 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 49,096 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear discs rusty (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 30,831 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,173 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs slightly pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (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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KL18 AKU 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 KL18 AKU, 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 KL18 AKU registered?

KL18 AKU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 August 2018.

Is KL18 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL18 AKU 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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