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J8 YYU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,984 mi
Last recorded132,984 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 YYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 132,984 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 129,898 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 94,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,795 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 71,795 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 60,732 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 YYU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 YYU registered?

J8 YYU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 22 October 2018.

Is J8 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 YYU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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