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MJ18 ZPU

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,842 mi
Last recorded101,842 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ18 ZPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 101,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,383 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 87,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,601 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener

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

Front Lower Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Showing Slight Separation From Metal Housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Showing Slight Separation From Metal Housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 73,601 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener

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

Front Lower Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Showing Slight Separation From Metal Housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Showing Slight Separation From Metal Housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 61,108 miles

Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 61,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 42,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 29,750 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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MJ18 ZPU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ18 ZPU, 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 MJ18 ZPU registered?

MJ18 ZPU is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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The MOT history for MJ18 ZPU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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