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KR68 JPU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,516 mi
Last recorded134,516 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR68 JPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 134,516 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 134,204 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper juddering

cover and undertrays fitted

emissions EOBD reader not picking up results, reading @ 0.00 when tested

Fail 24 Jan 2025 117,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50x19 Goodyear SUV (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50x19 Goodyear SUV (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Rear wiper juddering

TPMS lamp on

cover and undertrays fitted

emissions EOBD reader not picking up results, reading @ 0.00 when tested

Pass 26 Jan 2024 94,466 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

diesel emissions too low to record a printout (0.01)

Fail 23 Dec 2023 92,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50-19 (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too low to record a reading (0.00)

Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,410 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 68,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,154 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

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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KR68 JPU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KR68 JPU, 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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KR68 JPU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 22 December 2018.

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