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MK18 MME

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 MME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 87,255 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,782 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 66,566 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 66,566 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 55,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 55,461 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,799 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 53,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 38,938 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 38,938 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Rear Brake performance not tested parking brake (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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MK18 MME is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK18 MME, 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 MK18 MME registered?

MK18 MME is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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