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R18 DEC

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,319 mi
Last recorded85,319 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan55,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 DEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 79,943 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 73,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 66,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 60,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 54,436 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 51,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,643 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,839 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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R18 DEC is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 55,006 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R18 DEC, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R18 DEC registered?

R18 DEC is a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 11 November 2015.

Is R18 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 DEC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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