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JF52 AJF

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,716 mi
Last recorded49,716 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF52 AJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 49,716 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 122,418 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 122,412 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wishbone arm bolt surroundings. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 10 Oct 2024 42,822 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 116,005 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 116,002 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 37,410 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 111,589 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 30,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 107,282 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 23,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 103,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor loose

Fail 23 Aug 2021 103,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor loose

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,164 miles

centre prop mount deteriorated

rear brakes worn and corroded

slight play at n/s/r roll bar link

Fail 28 Jan 2021 102,163 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre prop mount deteriorated

rear brakes worn and corroded

slight play at n/s/r roll bar link

Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,828 miles

rear pads look worn

Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,138 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 85,209 miles

management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,574 miles

both front tyres close to limit

front pads worn and discs corroded

rear tyres worn

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,184 miles

both front tyres worn

front discs corroded on inner faces

o/s/r tyre worn

rear discs corroded

small damage to windscreen in zones A and B

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,166 miles

damage to windscreen in zone b

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,253 miles

Both front discs slightly corroded.

Both rear discs slightly corroded.

Slight play in propshaft bearing.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,290 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,312 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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JF52 AJF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JF52 AJF, 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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JF52 AJF is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 24 October 2018.

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