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47 JY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,687 mi
Last recorded71,687 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 JY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 63,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,528 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 42,460 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 33,762 miles

Engine undertray fitted restricts view of components

Pass 4 Feb 2021 24,576 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 24,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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47 JY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 47 JY, 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 47 JY registered?

47 JY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is 47 JY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 JY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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