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M5 RUF

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,655 mi
Last recorded35,655 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 RUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 35,655 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 33,255 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 28,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 24,649 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,523 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 17,965 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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M5 RUF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 RUF, 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

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What year was M5 RUF registered?

M5 RUF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 15 February 2018.

Is M5 RUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 RUF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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