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AB08 RMZ

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,896 mi
Last recorded70,896 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not showing white light

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2023 70,896 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not showing white light

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2022 68,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit broken but not showing white light

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres slightly miss shaped

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2022 68,815 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit broken but not showing white light

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres slightly miss shaped

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly miss shaped on edge

Pass 19 Oct 2020 64,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 29 Oct 2019 62,023 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,679 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,383 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,181 miles

all discs pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 42,989 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,025 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,530 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 18,372 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 RMZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

AB08 RMZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 RMZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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