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J1 NUG

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,424 mi
Last recorded53,424 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 NUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 53,424 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 42,497 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 42,496 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 35,719 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 26,853 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2022 21,431 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 9,939 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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J1 NUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J1 NUG, 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 J1 NUG registered?

J1 NUG is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is J1 NUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 NUG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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