2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · DJ02 SMJ
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 2017. Recorded mileage 60,403 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DJ02 SMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 60,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DJ02 SMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan (DJ02 SMJ) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
DJ02 SMJ Mileage History
- 12/12/202233,832 mi
- 13/12/202233,837 mi+5 mi
- 10/10/202337,830 mi+3,993 mi
- 27/09/202447,868 mi+10,038 mi
- 08/10/202560,403 mi+12,535 mi
Average of roughly 9,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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