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AC08 GHH

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,873 mi
Last recorded194,873 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 GHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 194,873 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 194,869 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 166,303 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 146,297 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 146,297 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber failed and knocking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 130,468 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 108,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65x16 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 108,438 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached center joint loose (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65x16 98w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 98,394 miles

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2017 89,542 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 21 May 2016 79,613 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 71,863 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 11 May 2015 71,863 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,461 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,564 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,482 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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AC08 GHH is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AC08 GHH, 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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AC08 GHH is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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