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AC08 ZRD

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 137,761 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 137,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 134,104 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 134,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 121,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 121,637 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 108,306 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 108,306 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 97,329 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 81,920 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 68,010 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,815 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,406 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 ZRD is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD registered?

AC08 ZRD is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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