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AC08 YCJ

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,614 mi
Last recorded97,614 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,614 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 31 May 2025 90,714 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 11 Jul 2024 85,944 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and close to required limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,334 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tread cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 75,334 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise EML light on

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp corroded through (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And tread cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,902 miles

Advise centre exhaust clamp deteriorated.Advise replacement

Advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,463 miles

under side suspension components corroded

Pass 20 May 2020 62,910 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,576 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 58,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,255 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,934 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,207 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 43,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,944 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,946 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 24,759 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 YCJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AC08 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

AC08 YCJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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