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AA08 EXT

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,306 mi
Last recorded116,306 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 116,306 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 116,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspention top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspention top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 116,000 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 112,796 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 112,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 55x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,311 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 99,739 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 85,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 75,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,668 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 55,767 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 45,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 45,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 26,277 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,974 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,658 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 EXT is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

AA08 EXT is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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