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AA08 DJO

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,381 mi
Last recorded128,381 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 128,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 128,313 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 123,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 118,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 118,523 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 108,025 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 92,662 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 92,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,449 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 87,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 85,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Bump stop split

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracked and zero on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and corroded on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak From bevel box and gearbox connection area ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 83,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.5/3.5/2.5 WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 83,961 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.5/3.5/2.5 WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,044 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 69,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,170 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,045 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,710 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 49,710 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,643 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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AA08 DJO is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AA08 DJO, 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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AA08 DJO is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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