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AA08 EYJ

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,745 mi
Last recorded148,745 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 148,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 140,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 136,898 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 132,596 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 28 Jun 2018 125,833 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 105,736 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 May 2016 86,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside rear inside shoulder scrubbed bald (4.1.E.1)

park brake efforts imbalanced

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,489 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre has sawtooth like wear on inside edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 47,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre has sawtooth like wear on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,915 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 11,741 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 8,694 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 EYJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EYJ, 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 EYJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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