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MK18 MRU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,127 mi
Last recorded55,127 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 MRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 55,127 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 55,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 49,738 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 42,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 37,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 30,215 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 30,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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 MRU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

MK18 MRU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is MK18 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK18 MRU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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