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J40 ECG

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,975 mi
Last recorded31,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan28,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 ECG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 31,975 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 31,975 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 118,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

Pass 3 Oct 2024 108,097 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight roughness felt in both front suspension top mount bearings when operating steering lock to lock.

Slight underbody surface corrosion to rear lower suspension arms

Pass 4 Oct 2023 96,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,461 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Excessively corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner catching road spring.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slightly damp. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 47,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rev not detected on smoke test

Pass 25 Sep 2017 38,717 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 38,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush on the arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J40 ECG is a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 28,028 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 J40 ECG, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J40 ECG is a 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 February 2023.

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The MOT history for J40 ECG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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