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J8 MAG

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,525 mi
Last recorded55,525 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 MAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 55,525 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 55,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 41,581 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 33,956 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 28,818 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 22,492 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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J8 MAG is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J8 MAG, 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 J8 MAG registered?

J8 MAG is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is J8 MAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 MAG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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