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LY18 LNJ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,757 mi
Last recorded44,757 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY18 LNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 44,757 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 41,044 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 41,044 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 37,308 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 32,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 27,839 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 27,839 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 23,958 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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LY18 LNJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY18 LNJ, 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 LY18 LNJ registered?

LY18 LNJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is LY18 LNJ safe to buy?

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