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A7 FKM

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,281 mi
Last recorded122,281 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 122,281 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 113,820 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 113,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 104,448 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 104,448 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,054 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 93,719 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,954 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 82,954 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,427 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 66,866 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 66,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,829 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,685 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,181 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered area

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,778 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,805 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,047 miles

Advise emmisions too clean to be picked up on analyser

Advise offside rear tyre JUST legal at time of test(1.6mm) and has nails in tread and small cuts

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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A7 FKM is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 A7 FKM, 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 A7 FKM registered?

A7 FKM is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is A7 FKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 FKM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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