2020 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5L Petrol · RJ20 FCM
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 37,697 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ20 FCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 37,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ20 FCM 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 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan (RJ20 FCM) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
RJ20 FCM Mileage History
- 06/04/202422,618 mi
- 01/04/202527,828 mi+5,210 mi
- 01/04/202527,828 mi
- 08/04/202636,001 mi+8,173 mi
- 17/08/202637,697 mi+1,696 mi
Average of roughly 6,381 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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