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AD08 EAY

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,943 mi
Last recorded196,943 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 EAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 196,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 196,646 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension Corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 196,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 194,189 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 186,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 174,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 164,678 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

os top mount has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2018 152,842 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 142,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,508 miles

Both front tyres (4614) cracked and perished.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 111,973 miles

Both rear tyres low 235/55R17

Fail 19 Aug 2015 111,972 miles

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

Both rear tyres low 235/55R17

Pass 19 Aug 2015 111,972 miles

Both rear tyres low 235/55R17

Emissions not tested due to rev limiter

Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,936 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 96,936 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,442 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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AD08 EAY is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD08 EAY, 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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AD08 EAY is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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