2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4L Petrol · SM18 BZL
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2018. Recorded mileage 65,507 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM18 BZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 65,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM18 BZL 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 (SM18 BZL) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SM18 BZL Mileage History
- 12/09/202244,463 mi
- 20/09/202244,469 mi+6 mi
- 28/09/202349,888 mi+5,419 mi
- 12/03/202558,846 mi+8,958 mi
- 05/03/202665,507 mi+6,661 mi
Average of roughly 6,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- DSG Gearbox IssuesSerious
Both the DQ200 (dry clutch on 1.4/1.5 TSI) and DQ381 (wet clutch on 2.0 TDI) can develop problems. The DQ200 is more prone to mechatronic failure, while the DQ381 can suffer from clutch pack wear if not serviced at 40k-mile intervals.
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