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LJI 497

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,957 mi
Last recorded48,957 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJI 497
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2026 48,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 39,394 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 33,325 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 27,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 21,975 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 17,374 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash Cam

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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LJI 497 is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJI 497, 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 LJI 497 registered?

LJI 497 is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is LJI 497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJI 497 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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