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LF18 VLU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,166 mi
Last recorded18,166 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 VLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 18,166 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 18,162 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 16,029 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 14,666 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2023 13,597 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 10,522 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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LF18 VLU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF18 VLU, 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 LF18 VLU?

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What year was LF18 VLU registered?

LF18 VLU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is LF18 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 VLU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF18 VLU have outstanding finance?

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