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AB08 RWX

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,104 mi
Last recorded136,104 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 136,104 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 128,831 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre exhaust clamp heavy corrosion/slight movement in rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF brake disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF brake disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 128,831 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre exhaust clamp heavy corrosion/slight movement in rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF brake disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF brake disc corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 123,374 miles

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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 114,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner face scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 114,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc inner face scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 106,623 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,871 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 92,779 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 7 Sep 2016 92,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,357 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted partial check only

outer sill covers fitted partial check only

Pass 11 May 2015 79,324 miles

Flat blade wipers slight smeering

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2014 66,048 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 66,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 51,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no reading at smoke head

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,700 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 26,628 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 26,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 RWX is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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