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LJ18 VJA

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,919 mi
Last recorded54,919 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 VJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 54,919 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear have baby seats .nsr and osr ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,224 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bopth rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 46,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 25,960 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 18,129 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 18,129 miles

Nearside 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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LJ18 VJA is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 LJ18 VJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ18 VJA registered?

LJ18 VJA is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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The MOT history for LJ18 VJA 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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