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J99 TJR

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,800 mi
Last recorded45,800 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 TJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 45,800 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 32,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 20,117 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 14,435 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 12,993 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 12,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 10,457 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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J99 TJR is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 J99 TJR, 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 J99 TJR registered?

J99 TJR is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is J99 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 TJR 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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