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AD08 YRU

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,856 mi
Last recorded143,856 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan87,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 143,856 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front outer wheel arch cosmetic trim missing

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 May 2019 143,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front outer wheel arch cosmetic trim missing

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged centre buckle outer plastic casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 113,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 92,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 80,783 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 80,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear seat belt stalk casing missing

Fail 8 Apr 2015 67,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear seat belt stalk casing missing

Pass 7 May 2014 58,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs deteriorating on inner faces

offside rear seatbelt clasp casing missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,827 miles

all four tyres slightly wearing on edges

strong advise nearside rear inner lower tie rod bush deteriorated and play

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,399 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,082 miles

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 YRU is a 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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