2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L Diesel · EF08 BFJ
2008 Volkswagen Tiguan (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 189,564 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF08 BFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2026
- 189,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF08 BFJ 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 (EF08 BFJ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
EF08 BFJ Mileage History
- 17/09/2024172,828 mi
- 17/09/2024172,828 mi
- 22/09/2025180,466 mi+7,638 mi
- 23/09/2025180,466 mi
- 11/09/2026189,564 mi+9,098 mi
Average of roughly 8,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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