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33 HLA

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,062 mi
Last recorded159,062 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 HLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 159,062 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 159,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 156,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 154,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 151,429 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 151,429 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 147,613 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 140,363 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 140,254 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2020 130,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,659 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 108,702 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 108,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 88,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,017 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,834 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 55,497 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,159 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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33 HLA is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 87,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 33 HLA, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Tiguan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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33 HLA is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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