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LF16 AME

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,679 mi
Last recorded80,679 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 AME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 80,679 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,811 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 71,963 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 71,963 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,575 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 49,027 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 39,702 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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LF16 AME is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 LF16 AME, 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 LF16 AME registered?

LF16 AME is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 8 August 2018.

Is LF16 AME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 AME 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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