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AA05 JEB

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

132,268 mi
Last recorded132,268 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 JEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 132,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 119,295 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,682 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,385 miles

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

propshaft missing

Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 94,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,444 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 78,444 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,093 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,141 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,846 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,664 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,801 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,344 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,921 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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AA05 JEB is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AA05 JEB, 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 AA05 JEB registered?

AA05 JEB is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is AA05 JEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA05 JEB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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