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M500 SFC

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,536 mi
Last recorded91,536 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 SFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 91,536 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in centre of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn ==lower than other rear pads= (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 83,785 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav moved

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush just starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 83,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush has seperated from metal sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav moved

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush just starting to seperate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 75,959 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,472 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,062 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 58,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 47,938 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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M500 SFC is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue 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 M500 SFC, 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 M500 SFC registered?

M500 SFC is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is M500 SFC safe to buy?

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