Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo (2018)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 67 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

96%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 12-25

1498cc Petrol

Great Choice

96% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 14 points above average.

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Petrol1498cc8 years old67 tests48k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

96% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Volkswagen brand average of 85%.

96% of MOT tests on Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evos from 2018 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 6 years old. That's based on 67 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 48,348 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2018 models86th of 607(top 15%)

Rank among Volkswagen models94th of 1,086(top 9%)

vs average of all models+14%(82% avg)

vs 2018 models average+7%(89% avg)

vs Volkswagen average+11%(85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

48,348

Average miles

44,400

Expected for age

The average 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo had 48,348 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	94%	1,115	41,258 mi
2018	96%	67	48,348 mi

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About the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo is a small family car. Our records list a 1498cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 67 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 15% of all 2018 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 48,348 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo Fuel Costs

The 1498cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 96% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo

At 8 years old, this is a solid used buy if you find one with good service history. Depreciation has levelled off, so you won't lose much more value. Focus on condition over mileage. Note: with only 67 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Suspension Wear

Medium risk

Shock absorbers, springs, and anti-roll bar links typically need attention around this age. Listen for clunks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo(2018)	96%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853
Ford Fiesta(2016)	81%	£1,175	£20	Grp 1-8	£1,600-£253
Vauxhall Corsa(2016)	81%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£150
Ford Focus(2016)	87%	£1,398	£275	Grp 12-25	£2,078+£225
Nissan Qashqai(2017)	86%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£1,780-£73

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 96% of MOT tests on 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evos ended in a pass, from 67 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo?

96% of 67 MOT tests on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 86th of 607 models first registered in 2018 (top 15%).

What is the average mileage for a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Navigation TSI Evo is 48,348 miles, which is in line with the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.