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AB08 RWW

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,432 mi
Last recorded158,432 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 158,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 149,159 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 145,584 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 145,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 139,960 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 135,116 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 126,384 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 126,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 117,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 109,798 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 93,572 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 58,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,623 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,731 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2012 27,463 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,452 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

emissions to clean to get a reading

o/s/f tyre outer side wall cut

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 RWW is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RWW, 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 RWW registered?

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

Is AB08 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 RWW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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