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J30 FEN

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,553 mi
Last recorded85,553 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 FEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,553 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 85,502 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR BUSH PEELING FROM SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR BUSH PEELING FROM SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 72,653 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 69,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 61,380 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,392 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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J30 FEN is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 J30 FEN, 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 J30 FEN registered?

J30 FEN is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 January 2018.

Is J30 FEN safe to buy?

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