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A26 MYJ

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,005 mi
Last recorded102,005 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 MYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 102,005 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,991 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 94,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 90,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,748 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,724 miles

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear balance weight rubber bonding deteriorated and coming loose (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 66,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable rear balance weight rubber bonding deteriorated and coming loose (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,340 miles

Rear prop shaft balance weight insecure

Rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,315 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,587 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 42,587 miles

Braking system leaking servo (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,348 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2013 29,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,034 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A26 MYJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A26 MYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A26 MYJ registered?

A26 MYJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is A26 MYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 MYJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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