2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · AT57 PZW
2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 159,157 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AT57 PZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 159,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AT57 PZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (AT57 PZW) between December 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AT57 PZW Mileage History
- 15/12/2022144,859 mi
- 14/12/2023150,914 mi+6,055 mi
- 18/12/2023150,941 mi+27 mi
- 20/12/2023150,964 mi+23 mi
- 19/07/2025159,157 mi+8,193 mi
Average of roughly 5,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Tiguan Mk1 (5N)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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