2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4L Petrol · J19 VAM
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 65,098 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J19 VAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 65,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J19 VAM 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 (J19 VAM) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 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), 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
J19 VAM Mileage History
- 12/06/202339,096 mi
- 13/06/202447,429 mi+8,333 mi
- 06/06/202557,038 mi+9,609 mi
- 08/06/202665,098 mi+8,060 mi
- 08/06/202665,098 mi
Average of roughly 8,696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- DSG Gearbox IssuesSerious
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