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ML18 HRJ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,173 mi
Last recorded60,173 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 HRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 60,173 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 53,490 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 53,480 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 23 Mar 2024 46,394 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Front tyres approaching wear bars

Rear tyres wearing low and cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2023 38,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad wearing low

Rear tyres cracking slightly

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2022 21,898 miles

Front tyres cracking & approaching wear bars

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2021 12,617 miles

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Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyres cracking slightly

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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ML18 HRJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML18 HRJ, 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 ML18 HRJ registered?

ML18 HRJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is ML18 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML18 HRJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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