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HJ18 LJE

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,656 mi
Last recorded83,656 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 LJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 83,656 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,582 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,485 miles

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

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Fail 5 Mar 2025 70,476 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,881 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,528 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn unevenly, 4mm inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,358 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 25 Mar 2021 32,869 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

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

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

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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HJ18 LJE is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 HJ18 LJE, 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 HJ18 LJE registered?

HJ18 LJE is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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