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L18 AXC

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,458 mi
Last recorded100,458 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 AXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 100,458 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 100,456 miles

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering rack bushes worn. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2025 94,339 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 93,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2025 87,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 87,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 77,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 77,781 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 63,381 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,834 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 69,834 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 45,565 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,949 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 59,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 44,241 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 53,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted with inside marker facing outwards

Fail 28 Jul 2021 53,313 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted with inside marker facing outwards

Pass 1 Aug 2020 48,468 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 47,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 40,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 27,504 miles

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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L18 AXC is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L18 AXC, 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 L18 AXC registered?

L18 AXC is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 October 2018.

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