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HW18 JPJ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,773 mi
Last recorded41,773 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW18 JPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 41,773 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 33,834 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 33,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 25,134 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 26 Jan 2023 18,325 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracked and perished q

Pass 16 Feb 2022 13,465 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 8,634 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Water in lamp

Fail 23 Feb 2021 8,634 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Water in lamp

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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HW18 JPJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 HW18 JPJ, 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 HW18 JPJ registered?

HW18 JPJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is HW18 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW18 JPJ 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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