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EJ18 JYS

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,422 mi
Last recorded109,422 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 JYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 109,422 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 109,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 93,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,764 miles

Nearside Front Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 60,352 miles

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

body work damage nearside front

Fail 22 Apr 2022 60,352 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

body work damage nearside front

Pass 20 Apr 2021 41,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (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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EJ18 JYS is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ18 JYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ18 JYS registered?

EJ18 JYS is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is EJ18 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ18 JYS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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