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MT18 ETR

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,906 mi
Last recorded156,906 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 ETR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 156,906 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 151,900 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 151,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2023 148,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 145,755 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 122,229 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 122,229 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

advise near side rear tyre punctured

Pass 9 Jul 2021 95,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

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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MT18 ETR is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT18 ETR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT18 ETR registered?

MT18 ETR is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is MT18 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT18 ETR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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