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AB08 RXJ

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,626 mi
Last recorded113,626 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,626 miles

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2024 107,576 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2023 100,678 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 100,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,843 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casings slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm, the legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 23 Apr 2020 87,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 23 Apr 2020 87,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,447 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 69,895 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Dec 2016 58,259 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,246 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 45,373 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 41,352 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,299 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 37,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,966 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 RXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

AB08 RXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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