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AA08 ECZ

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,716 mi
Last recorded163,716 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 163,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 156,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 148,771 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 141,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 132,743 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 124,432 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,163 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,662 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 74,662 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,162 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,162 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,860 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 37,240 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 37,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 ECZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AA08 ECZ, 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 AA08 ECZ registered?

AA08 ECZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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