2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · GJ18 JFU
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 88,893 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ18 JFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 88,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ18 JFU 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 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (GJ18 JFU) between March 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
GJ18 JFU Mileage History
- 08/03/202459,946 mi
- 07/03/202570,406 mi+10,460 mi
- 06/03/202683,102 mi+12,696 mi
- 26/08/202688,893 mi+5,791 mi
- 03/09/202688,893 mi
Average of roughly 11,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- DSG Gearbox IssuesSerious
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