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MW18 YYJ

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,737 mi
Last recorded47,737 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan41,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW18 YYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 47,737 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 43,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 39,887 miles

Emissions too clean for DSM

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 33,815 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 33,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 28,095 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 23,024 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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MW18 YYJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 MW18 YYJ, 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 MW18 YYJ registered?

MW18 YYJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is MW18 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW18 YYJ 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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