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857 EWD

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,709 mi
Last recorded94,709 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration857 EWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 94,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,344 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 83,399 miles

eml on

oil leak

system indicating engine fault

Fail 21 May 2014 83,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

oil leak

system indicating engine fault

Pass 23 May 2013 74,886 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,250 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,666 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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857 EWD is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 857 EWD, 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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What year was 857 EWD registered?

857 EWD is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is 857 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 857 EWD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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