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MJ53 RUD

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,687 mi
Last recorded58,687 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 RUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 58,687 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 47,186 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 36,437 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 26,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 16,085 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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MJ53 RUD is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MJ53 RUD, 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 MJ53 RUD registered?

MJ53 RUD is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is MJ53 RUD safe to buy?

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