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MW18 RFN

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,812 mi
Last recorded73,812 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW18 RFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 60,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 50,771 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 33,597 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 25,194 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 25,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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MW18 RFN is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW18 RFN, 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 MW18 RFN registered?

MW18 RFN is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 July 2018.

Is MW18 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW18 RFN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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