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JA12 MEN

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA12 MEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 96,944 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))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,338 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 84,705 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 84,189 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall deep cut tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil level below min topped up to min

Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2022 57,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail/ bolt in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,695 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 44,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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JA12 MEN is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JA12 MEN, 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 JA12 MEN registered?

JA12 MEN is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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