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KT18 KNZ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,539 mi
Last recorded97,539 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT18 KNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 97,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 84,562 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 84,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush fallen out hitting on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting split and fall out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 50,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge..chopping/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge..chopping/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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Pass 2 Jul 2021 36,470 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in middle..inner edge worn 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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nearside rear tyre chopping/out of shape

offside rear tyre chopping/out of shape

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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KT18 KNZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KT18 KNZ, 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 KT18 KNZ registered?

KT18 KNZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 4 July 2018.

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