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AC08 UAG

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,073 mi
Last recorded179,073 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 179,073 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 141,154 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 141,151 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,085 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,279 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (not leaking). ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 92,279 miles

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (top mount damaged). (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (not leaking). ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,814 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 80,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,953 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres 3mm

Pass 27 Jul 2011 21,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre is cracking 215/65/15 98H 0235600

offside rear tyre is cracking 215/65/15 98H 0235600

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 UAG is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UAG, 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 AC08 UAG registered?

AC08 UAG is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is AC08 UAG safe to buy?

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