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AB08 RMX

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,548 mi
Last recorded107,548 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 107,548 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 107,548 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,418 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 96,961 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 90,977 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 73,457 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 73,457 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 55,435 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,960 miles

all 4 tyres perished slightly between tread

both front tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

both rear brake discs slightly lipped

near side front brake disc corroded slightly on inner face

slight play in near side front steering arm

Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,011 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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AB08 RMX is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB08 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

AB08 RMX is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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