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KU18 JMV

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,479 mi
Last recorded126,479 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 JMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 126,479 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 112,995 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 98,508 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 91,358 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 71,511 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2022 71,225 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 35,513 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (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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KU18 JMV is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 KU18 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

KU18 JMV is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is KU18 JMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU18 JMV 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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