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DC18 JJY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,139 mi
Last recorded113,139 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 JJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 113,139 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2026 113,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2025 102,321 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 99,962 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 84,358 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged COVERED IN TAPE (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 50 19v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 84,352 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 50 19v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 61,517 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 37,817 miles

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

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

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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DC18 JJY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC18 JJY, 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 DC18 JJY registered?

DC18 JJY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is DC18 JJY safe to buy?

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