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MK18 TGE

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,855 mi
Last recorded75,855 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 TGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 75,855 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,894 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2024 61,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads very low

front bumper damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2023 50,463 miles

chips in screen

nearside rear door damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 38,476 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Nov 2022 38,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2021 27,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 23,860 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 23,860 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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MK18 TGE is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE registered?

MK18 TGE is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is MK18 TGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK18 TGE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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