2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Petrol · RA18 SZE
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 37,643 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA18 SZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 37,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RA18 SZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (RA18 SZE) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RA18 SZE Mileage History
- 24/07/202325,879 mi
- 21/09/202327,406 mi+1,527 mi
- 21/09/202327,406 mi
- 26/07/202431,908 mi+4,502 mi
- 17/07/202537,643 mi+5,735 mi
Average of roughly 5,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Tiguan Mk2 (AD)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- DSG Gearbox IssuesSerious
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