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LJ18 VJP

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,734 mi
Last recorded53,734 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 53,734 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 49,991 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 45,049 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 37,322 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,611 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 25,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damaged on outer wall strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts not tested as seat folded

under cover fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2021 25,379 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damaged on outer wall strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear seat belts not tested as seat folded

under cover fitted

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 VJP 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 VJP, 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

How do I check the history of LJ18 VJP?

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What year was LJ18 VJP registered?

LJ18 VJP is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is LJ18 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 VJP 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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