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LM18 VCU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,573 mi
Last recorded70,573 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 VCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,573 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 70,571 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,979 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 63,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 52,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,546 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 35,180 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 35,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,521 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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LM18 VCU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM18 VCU, 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 LM18 VCU registered?

LM18 VCU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is LM18 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM18 VCU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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