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KU18 PYX

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,173 mi
Last recorded70,173 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 PYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,173 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 70,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 59,536 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 59,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,008 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 48,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 39,639 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 39,639 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,674 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 24,650 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 24,650 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced covered in plastic (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both within the tread (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 PYX is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PYX, 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 KU18 PYX registered?

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

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