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KU18 XER

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,854 mi
Last recorded59,854 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU18 XER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 59,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides starting to smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2026 59,847 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides starting to smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2025 52,259 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive under tray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted and corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted and corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine revs too low too record emissions

Pass 9 Apr 2024 45,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 39,535 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 32,635 miles

engine, under trays and floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 27,442 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Apr 2021 27,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 XER is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XER, 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

How do I check the history of KU18 XER?

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What year was KU18 XER registered?

KU18 XER is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is KU18 XER safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU18 XER shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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