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MD18 SXL

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,592 mi
Last recorded75,592 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD18 SXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 75,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2026 75,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 57,798 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2023 49,689 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 49,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,236 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 40,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 29,002 miles

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

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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MD18 SXL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MD18 SXL, 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 MD18 SXL registered?

MD18 SXL is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is MD18 SXL safe to buy?

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