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KJ18 JBU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,542 mi
Last recorded33,542 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ18 JBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 33,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 29,743 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 25,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 20,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 17,668 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 17,668 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 13,882 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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KJ18 JBU 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 KJ18 JBU, 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 KJ18 JBU registered?

KJ18 JBU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is KJ18 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ18 JBU 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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