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MR55 ABZ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,119 mi
Last recorded56,119 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR55 ABZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 56,119 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 56,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres are very close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2025 47,573 miles

various undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2025 47,573 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

low tyre pressure warning light on

various undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2024 39,827 miles

rear brakes worn

Fail 22 Feb 2024 39,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 40 20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

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

rear brakes worn

Pass 6 Feb 2023 30,257 miles

nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

offside rear tyre starting to wear

Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,384 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 15,663 miles

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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MR55 ABZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 MR55 ABZ, 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 MR55 ABZ registered?

MR55 ABZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is MR55 ABZ safe to buy?

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