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AD08 YRS

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,606 mi
Last recorded124,606 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 124,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 121,317 miles

emissions not detected.

Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,109 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 26 Jul 2022 111,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

emissions not detected

Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,008 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 107,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s rear reflector is damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,571 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,116 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,477 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

Front discs are worn on the inner face.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,878 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,772 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,576 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,810 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,849 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,804 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 YRS is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

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

Is AD08 YRS safe to buy?

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