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AB08 RKA

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,961 mi
Last recorded122,961 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 122,961 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,763 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 108,045 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Items removed from driver's view prior to MoT testing.

Nearside number lamp dim.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes perishing and starting to de-bond.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 58,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 8 Mar 2018 98,452 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm worn out on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 88,722 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,brake discs wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,081 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 76,081 miles

Items removed from drivers view

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jan 2015 59,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,297 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 32,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,767 miles

Near side rear tyre tread starting to perish

Off side rear seat belt has not been checked due to child seat fitted

Various very small chips in windscreen

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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AB08 RKA is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AB08 RKA, 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 AB08 RKA registered?

AB08 RKA is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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