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FJ18 KSX

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,436 mi
Last recorded88,436 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ18 KSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 88,436 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 76,757 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,783 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 51,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Friction material breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Friction material breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2023 35,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: 2mm across tread, worn shoulders and a nail in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: 2mm and worn shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE: tread low worn outer and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 20,532 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2021 19,974 miles

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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FJ18 KSX is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 FJ18 KSX, 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 FJ18 KSX registered?

FJ18 KSX is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is FJ18 KSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ18 KSX 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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