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J100 RCJ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,853 mi
Last recorded77,853 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 RCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 77,853 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,818 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 69,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 61,692 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 55,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight worn on inner edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,533 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 42,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 42,462 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2021 42,462 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,185 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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J100 RCJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J100 RCJ, 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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J100 RCJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 23 May 2018.

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