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FM18 JNJ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,372 mi
Last recorded100,372 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM18 JNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 100,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 85,183 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.00 1/m

Fail 26 Feb 2025 85,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush delaminated in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.00 1/m

tpms light illuminated

Pass 27 Feb 2024 69,110 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust dpf fitted,emissions result pass @ 0.00 1/m

Pass 24 Feb 2023 53,497 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 43,547 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 35,213 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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FM18 JNJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black 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 FM18 JNJ, 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 FM18 JNJ registered?

FM18 JNJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 5 July 2018.

Is FM18 JNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM18 JNJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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