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MC18 SKN

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,896 mi
Last recorded70,896 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC18 SKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 70,896 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 70,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 70,836 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 55,549 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 39,237 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 39,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 38,878 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on offside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on nearside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 29,655 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF&OSF shock absorbers misting of oil! (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF tyre cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF&OSF tyre worn close to legal limit! + OSF worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear NSR lamp unit cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2021 29,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF&OSF shock absorbers misting of oil! (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF&OSF tyre cracking - perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF&OSF tyre worn close to legal limit! + OSF worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear NSR lamp unit cracked

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective The blade peeling off (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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MC18 SKN is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MC18 SKN, 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 MC18 SKN registered?

MC18 SKN is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 August 2018.

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