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FJ18 VHF

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,724 mi
Last recorded76,724 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ18 VHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 76,724 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 72,233 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 62,571 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 56,530 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 56,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2022 43,899 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 35,976 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 29,212 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 VHF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHF, 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

How do I check the history of FJ18 VHF?

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What year was FJ18 VHF registered?

FJ18 VHF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is FJ18 VHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ18 VHF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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