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LJ12 BOY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,428 mi
Last recorded74,428 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,428 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

engine coolant reservoir level low

engine lower cover insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2025 74,428 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

engine coolant reservoir level low

engine lower cover insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2024 57,518 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 43,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 33,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 23,417 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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LJ12 BOY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ12 BOY, 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 LJ12 BOY registered?

LJ12 BOY is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is LJ12 BOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 BOY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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