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AD08 YRR

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,397 mi
Last recorded131,397 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 YRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 131,397 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2025 127,823 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 121,210 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 121,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 116,029 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,124 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 102,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,530 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 90,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,564 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,702 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,289 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,552 miles

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

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

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 YRR is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AD08 YRR, 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 AD08 YRR registered?

AD08 YRR is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AD08 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 YRR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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