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KU18 DVT

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,800 mi
Last recorded84,800 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 DVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 84,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,036 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 70,932 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 70,932 miles

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

Coolant level low

Coolant level low

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,306 miles

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Mar 2022 41,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 25,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 25,747 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (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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KU18 DVT is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 KU18 DVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU18 DVT registered?

KU18 DVT is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is KU18 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU18 DVT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU18 DVT have outstanding finance?

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